Yang Guangnan

Yang Guangnan, who was born in China in 1980, is based in Beijing and works there. He received a B.A. from the Sculpture Department of the China Academy of Art during 2001-2006, and an M.A. from the Sculpture Department of the Central Academy of Fine Arts during 2006-2009.

Using technology as her medium, she invents innovative devices that delve into the nuances of everyday human experience and behavior. Her video works have a distinct focus on capturing and visualizing private and bodily sensory experiences, ultimately aiming to convey the emotional richness of these experiences.

Guangnan's artworks are showcased in a number of solo exhibitions, such as "The Garden of Winding Path" at CLC Gallery Venture in Beijing, "Monet's Garden Phase One" at HK Discoveries Sector in Hong Kong, and "Temporary Building" at Mocube in Beijing. Guangnan's creations portray a unique perspective on art, highlighting how modern society views consumerism through luxury fashion and other desirable items. His work portrays trendy apparel items that are trapped and hidden from the public, aiming to transform the non-valuable into the valuable and discern fictions from realities.

Guangnan has also participated in several group exhibitions, including "The Texture of Expression" at OCAT Xi'an, "CROSSTALK - Gallery Weekend Beijing 2022 Main Sector Special Exhibition" in Beijing, "Alice in Wonderland" at 69 Campus Art Center in Beijing, "I Used to Be What You Are Looking Like" at CLC Gallery Venture in Beijing, and "La Belle Noiseuse" at Mocube in Beijing.