Social engagement

In a realm filled with falsehood and obscurity, everyone seems willingly absorbed. Wang Yiyi describes social engagements as “bizarre yet monotonous, seemingly dazzling but of limited value”. Ancient Greek philosopher Herákleitos claimed no man could step into the same river twice. Nevertheless, countless “social engagements” leave behind identical impressions.

(2023)

This piece depicts the perspective of an observer immersed in social engagement.

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Within these scenarios,interpersonal relationships eventually distil into clear-cut divisions ofinterest. The interplay of light and shadow in the artwork resembles a headlessred snake, silently lying in wait in the foreground. The world under the wrapsof darkness represents the refuge found by spirits amid hearty toasts.

Social engagement

In a realm filled with falsehood and obscurity, everyone seems willingly absorbed. Wang Yiyi describes social engagements as “bizarre yet monotonous, seemingly dazzling but of limited value”. Ancient Greek philosopher Herákleitos claimed no man could step into the same river twice. Nevertheless, countless “social engagements” leave behind identical impressions.

CHINESE NAME
一场应酬
Production
(2023)
MEDIUM
Conceptual image

"Furthermore, even among those bound by blood and intimate relationships, do such hidden facets exist? When does a “red snake” lurk between us, becoming the counterexample to Herákleitos’ conclusion?"

WANG YIYI©
一场应酬
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