Mengya Zhao
Thu. August 1st 2024 - Sat. August 24th 2024
"A Whimsical Dance of Porcelain" interlaces Mengya Zhao’s Asian heritage with Canada's vibrant multicultural ethos, exploring themes of resilience and fluid identity through porcelain tableware. Initially hesitant to embrace porcelain, Mengya discovered its profound connection to her cultural roots. This revelation led her to create tableware that transcends functionality, embodying the complexity and beauty of personal and collective narratives.
Her work, inspired by spontaneous structural compositions, reflects her upbringing and interactions within a diverse cultural landscape. The malleability and rapid fusion of porcelain have been pivotal in her stylistic development, symbolizing self-reflection and the continual reshaping of one's path. This exhibition features functional tableware as pure artistic sculpture, with pieces that can be used as mugs, cups, candle holders, and more.
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Mengya Zhao is a multidisciplinary artist primarily focusing on ceramic sculptures. She also explores her imaginative world through printmaking, illustration, and various forms of paper art. Her work delves into the space between reality and the imaginary, often highlighting subtle peculiarities in daily life. Mengya has participated in several public projects, including the Vancouver Mural Festival and the Suzhou Alley Women Mural in Vancouver's Chinatown. She draws on her Asian heritage and cultural references to offer a unique perspective on human experiences, aiming to find commonality and foster open conversations with viewers through her art.
Her work, inspired by spontaneous structural compositions, reflects her upbringing and interactions within a diverse cultural landscape. The malleability and rapid fusion of porcelain have been pivotal in her stylistic development, symbolizing self-reflection and the continual reshaping of one's path. This exhibition features functional tableware as pure artistic sculpture, with pieces that can be used as mugs, cups, candle holders, and more.
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Mengya Zhao is a multidisciplinary artist primarily focusing on ceramic sculptures. She also explores her imaginative world through printmaking, illustration, and various forms of paper art. Her work delves into the space between reality and the imaginary, often highlighting subtle peculiarities in daily life. Mengya has participated in several public projects, including the Vancouver Mural Festival and the Suzhou Alley Women Mural in Vancouver's Chinatown. She draws on her Asian heritage and cultural references to offer a unique perspective on human experiences, aiming to find commonality and foster open conversations with viewers through her art.