Wang Liyou

Wang Liyou

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Wang Liyou (b. 1998, Liaoning) received his BFA (2019) and MFA (2022) in Oil Painting from the Luxun Academy of Fine Arts. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Fine Arts at Hongik University in Seoul, where he currently lives and works. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Fine Arts at Hongik University in Seoul, where he currently lives and works. Wang’s painting practice centers on the purity of form. By intentionally introducing absence or concealment in the traditional visual sense, he transforms the natural meaning of objects into a gateway for understanding the essence of the image. In his works, the perception of objecthood, space, color and identity is closely linked with the treatment of pictorial flatness. Through decoding and reassembling visual elements, Wang constructs a “newspaper theatre” within three-dimensional space—one that reflects his contemplation of contemporary social conditions and personal identity. His works are held in the collections of X Museum, START Museum and other institutions.
His solo exhibitions include: “The Taste of Staring”, Keyi Gallery (Beijing, 2025)；”The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie”, Keyi Gallery (Hefei, 2023). The group exhibitions he participated in include: “Two Clocks, One Day”, Yeonnam-dong Gallery (Seoul, 2025); The Time has come – Case studies of 22 Artists”, Keyi Gallery (Hefei, 2025); “An Average Comet”, Harkawik (Manhattan, New York, 2024); “On Flight: A Special Exhibition of Young Artists”, Tank Art Park (Shanghai, 2022); “Art Star Debut Graduation Exhibition”, TX Huaihai BlP. Gallery (Shanghai, 2022); “Link2021: Northeast Contemporary Art Creation Program”, M56 Art Museum (Shenyang, 2021); “lcebreaker Art Project”, the Fermentation Art Center of Hongmei Cultural and Creative Park (Shenyang, 2020); “The 8th Art Expo”, Pazhou Nanfeng lnternational Convention and Exhibition Center (Guangzhou, 2019), etc. Art Fairs include “Beijing Dangdai Art Fair”, Art Fair (Beijing, 2024); “ART021 Shanghai Contemporary Art Fair”, Art Fair (Shanghai, 2025, 2023); “Magic Lantern Contemporary”, Art Fair (Guangzhou, 2023).

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