Capsule Venice proudly presents Liao Wen’s first European solo exhibition, By Devouring It, I Learn About the World. This compelling showcase features an entirely new collection of works that delve into themes of the body, individual and collective rituals, and ancient and modern myths.
Discover more about this bold exhibition by watching the exclusive video walkthrough on YouTube:
About Liao Wen
Liao Wen is an artist celebrated for exploring the intersections of the body, culture, and identity. Her works challenge societal norms, offering new perspectives on concepts like violence, abjection, and transformation. In this exhibition, Liao Wen uses art to question boundaries and reimagine how we perceive the body and its connection to the world.
Exhibition Highlights
1. Tears of the Succubus (2024)
- Depicts a female praying mantis consuming her mate during copulation, blending themes of nature, desire, and guilt.
- Seeds sprout from the mantis’s back, symbolizing renewal amidst destruction.
- Explores liberated feminine sexuality and its atavistic guilt.
2. The Galaxy Turns My Pocket Inside Out (2024)
- Features a serpentine figure vomiting organic materials like seaweed and shells.
- Symbolizes rebirth and transformation, drawing inspiration from creation myths.
- Evokes the energy of the Kundalini serpent and the disruption of societal norms.
3. I Swallow the Tide to Light Up (2024)
- Showcases a whale’s skeletal remains as a metaphor for those exploited by obsessive desire.
- Accompanied by a performance video that highlights collective violence and control.
- Reflects themes of colonization, greed, and the human tendency to consume the unknown.
Explore More
Experience the themes of renewal, abjection, and transformation firsthand in Liao Wen’s thought-provoking exhibition. Don’t miss the captivating walkthrough on YouTube: Liao Wen Exhibition Walkthrough.
Visit Capsule Venice to witness how Liao Wen redefines the boundaries of art and perception!
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