Wei Wei

Lives, works in Tucson, AZ
Open July 19, 2024

Artist Exhibition Statement

Wei Wei, a Chinese-born artist, discovered her artistic calling in the United States, immersing herself in Los Angeles and New Mexico before settling in Tucson, AZ, where she earned her Fine Arts degree with a focus on illustration

Her art style draws inspiration from dreams, fantasy, personal experiences. and raw emotions. Wei Wei's purpose in creating art is to evoke a powerful emotional response within her audience. Whether evoking sadness, sentimentality, amusement, or even horror or anger, her art becomes a profound reflection of shared humanity, inviting viewers to explore their own emotions through her evocative and captivating creations.

"..WEAVING TOGETHER ELEMENTS OF DREAMS, NIGHTMARES, AND THE SUBCONSCIOUS.”

This series of drawings, rendered on tea-stained paper, explores the intersection of the surreal and the macabre. Utilizing ink and watercolor, I have created a collection that delves into the haunting aspects of the human psyche, offering a glimpse into worlds that lie just beyond the realm of the ordinary. The tea-stained paper serves as a foundation, imbuing each plece with a sense of age and timelessness, as though these images have been unearthed from a forgotten past. This aged aesthetic contrasts with the vividness of the ink and watercolor, highlighting the tension between the ephemeral and the eternal. Each drawing in this series presents a unique narrative, weaving together elements of dreams, nightmares, and the subconscious.

Through this collection. aim to evoke a powerfu emotional response. inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the unsettling beauty of the macabre and to explore the depths of their own subconscious. By blending the familiar with the fantastical, these drawings create a space where the boundaries of reality blur, leaving an indelible impression of both unease and fascination.

-Taylor Marshall
July 2024

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The phICA Virtual Exhibitions Initiative is made possible through the generous support of Arizona Commission on the Arts/National Endowment for the Arts, City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture, Laurie and Tom Carmody/The Carmody Foundation, Brendan Mahoney and Gordon Street, Bobby Walker and Michael L. Zirulnik, Erin Hubbard, and Ted Decker Catalyst Fund.