Exhibition
Hou Yijie Hou Yijie: Compass Pointing to the Secret Treasure
MANGROVEGALLERY
2024.7.27-9.7
March 14th, 2025
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen's University Arts Centre inaugurated the solo exhibition Draw a Bow Slowly by artist Hou Yijie on 14 March 2025 at TC101 SPACE. Running until 15 May 2025, the exhibition presents a series of Hou's recent paintings and sculptures that intertwine martial arts motifs with contemporary fantasy, inviting viewers into a realm where introspection meets imagination.
Curated by Yao Siqing, the exhibition adopts a narrative framework inspired by the fictional novel The Young Hero, crafted by the curator in response to Hou's artworks. This imagined storyline serves as a conduit, guiding audiences through a landscape where the act of "drawing a bow slowly" symbolizes deliberate focus and the harnessing of inner strength. The motif of the bow and arrow, chosen for its representation of poised potential and measured release, underscores the exhibition's exploration of patience, precision, and the quiet power of restraint.
Through this fusion of visual art and narrative fiction, Draw a Bow Slowly offers a contemplative experience that reflects on the journey of self-discovery and the nuanced interplay between vulnerability and resilience. The exhibition stands as a testament to Hou Yijie's evolving artistic vision, where traditional symbols are reimagined within contemporary contexts to evoke new meanings and emotional resonances.
Duration: 2025.03.14 - 2025.05.15
Installation View
Hou Yijie, Draw a Bow Slowly installation view, 2025, ©MANGROVEGALLERY
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen's University Arts Centre inaugurated the solo exhibition Draw a Bow Slowly by artist Hou Yijie on 14 March 2025 at TC101 SPACE. Running until 15 May 2025, the exhibition presents a series of Hou's recent paintings and sculptures that intertwine martial arts motifs with contemporary fantasy, inviting viewers into a realm where introspection meets imagination.
Curated by Yao Siqing, the exhibition adopts a narrative framework inspired by the fictional novel The Young Hero, crafted by the curator in response to Hou's artworks. This imagined storyline serves as a conduit, guiding audiences through a landscape where the act of "drawing a bow slowly" symbolizes deliberate focus and the harnessing of inner strength. The motif of the bow and arrow, chosen for its representation of poised potential and measured release, underscores the exhibition's exploration of patience, precision, and the quiet power of restraint.
Through this fusion of visual art and narrative fiction, Draw a Bow Slowly offers a contemplative experience that reflects on the journey of self-discovery and the nuanced interplay between vulnerability and resilience. The exhibition stands as a testament to Hou Yijie's evolving artistic vision, where traditional symbols are reimagined within contemporary contexts to evoke new meanings and emotional resonances.
Duration: 2025.03.14 - 2025.05.15
Installation View
Hou Yijie, Draw a Bow Slowly installation view, 2025, ©MANGROVEGALLERY
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