Yique’s Way — Mutuality in Extremes
2nd August, 2024 – 15th August, 2024
Ugly Duck
47 – 49 Tanner Street
SE1 3PL
PV and Graffiti Performance: August 2, 2024, 6 pm – 10 pm
The University of New South Wales Judith Neilson Chair of Contemporary Art, in collaboration with Ugly Duck, proudly presents “Yique’s Way — Mutuality in Extremes,” an innovative exhibition featuring the works of emerging artist Yique. The exhibition will showcase not only the artist’s latest creations but also archival pieces spanning their early career, including their controversial intervention on the Brick Lane graffiti wall.
Image courtesy of the artist
In a bold statement last year, Yique and a collective of artists decorated the Brick Lane graffiti wall with depictions of the twelve Chinese socialist core values, creating the “art action” East London Socialist Core Values. This sparked intense debate across social media platforms and within the local community. Despite the subsequent covering of the artwork by the Tower Hamlets council, the piece garnered international attention, with coverage from esteemed media outlets such as BBC, The Guardian, ArtNet, CNN, and TimeOut. Renowned artist Ai Wei Wei even praised it as “the most noteworthy work in London.”
Included in the exhibition are seminal works such as Field Temporary Work Co., Take Break, Get Pay, Perhaps Love, and Apple, each inviting viewers to contemplate the human experience within social constructs and existential realms, thus challenging societal norms and perceptions.
Image courtesy of the artist
Hailing from China, Yique is recognized for their provocative artistry, often infused with a sense of absurdity. A graduate of the Royal College of Arts, their multidisciplinary approach to art encompasses various media and external elements, delving into the complexities of human consciousness. Beyond their artistic endeavors, Yique has curated and served as creative director for esteemed museums and galleries in Hangzhou, earning them the title of Artist-as-Curator.
Image courtesy of the artist
Throughout the duration of the exhibition, attendees can participate in a series of engaging events, including panel discussions, the debut of a documentary film, and captivating performances. “Yique’s Way — Mutuality in Extremes” promises to be a thought-provoking exploration of contemporary art and societal discourse, inviting audiences to delve into the complexities of human existence and social ideologies.
Yique’s Way — Mutuality in Extremes opens on the 2nd of August, 2024 until the 15th of August, 2024 at Ugly Duck
©2024 Yique
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