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Yang Fan (b. 2000) is an artist from Shanghai, China.
Combining traditional forms with contemporary technological contexts, Yang's artistic practice explores the relationship between virtuality and reality. Her interest lies in the collective unconscious beneath the surface of the physical world, and she believes that images existing on the internet have a quality similar to death. In her paintings, Yang conveys the sense of derealisation present in everyday life through a subjective technique. Additionally, the metaphorical portrayal of animals is a significant part of her artistic language.
Yang’s work delves into the darker aspects of cute culture, using the capybara as a central motif. Cute culture often creates an illusion of escapism. Memes deconstruct negative emotions such as pain, anger, and depression in a harmless way. By employing inverted colours, Yang reflects on the duality of visibility and invisibility, challenging traditional perceptions of truth.
Education
2023 - 2024 MA Painting, Royal College of Art, London, United Kingdom
2019 - 2023 BA(Hons) Fine Art, Central Saint Martins, London, United Kingdom
Solo Exhibition
2021 The Silent Choir, M50 Art District, Shanghai
Selected Group Exhibitions
2024 RCA2024, Royal College of Art, London
2024 Summer Exhibition 2024, Royal Academy of Arts, London
2024 Material Voices, ST.ART Gallery, London
2024 The Entranced Essence, RuptureXIBIT, London
2023 CSM Shows 2023, Central Saint Martins, London
2021 Perception, Koppel 540, London
2021 Cloudy to Clear, Yard Gallery, Shanghai