(he/him)

b1999, Guangdong China

Based in London, UK

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I am a painter, animator, and sculptor. 

 

My practice revolves around evidencing the unexplainable and inexpressible. I always believe that there is more than what we see and what is explained to the world that can not be understood with common means. Things I thought I witnessed, feelings of deja vu, unconscious weaving of memories, and things I thought the world needed to see, are all my aims to realize in a language we can process. My artistic practice is a continuous pursuit of the purest and most impulsive representation of these enigmas, whether it’s a thought, emotion, or experience, and regardless of it being mine or yours. I have the mission to create proof that they exist.

 

I need physical contact with the medium I work with. I believe the creator must be sincere toward the work, to be able to see, touch, smell, hear, and feel the work, so that the information and energy can be conveyed. My guiding principle of creating “art” can be understood through the belief that one cannot simply paint a cloud because they see it – they must feel it. This notion emphasizes my commitment to infusing my artwork with genuine emotion, inviting viewers to connect with the work on a deeper level.

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Education

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2023-2024         MA, Contemporary Art Practice, Royal College of Art

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2018-2022         BFA with honor, Illustration/Printmaking, Parsons School of Design

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Solo Exhibitions​

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2024                   "Illusions of Being", Amos Eno Gallery, New York, U.S.

2023                   "Are You Also A Piece of Meat“, Huiyi Art Space, Guangdong, China​​

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Group Exhibitions

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2024                   "Elephant In the Safe", Asylum Chapel, London UK

"Global Network Artist Invitational Exhibition", Wuer Space, Suzhou China

“CAPiverse”, Tate Modern, London UK

RCA School of Art and Humanities Degree Show, Royal College of Art, London UK

"Travelling Memories", The Modern Showroom, London UK

"Water, Oil, Honey", The Crypt Gallery, London UK

"Beyond, and Within The Void", Fitzrovia Gallery, London UK

"Open Call", Gallery Lock In, The Phony Art Collective, Brighton UK

CAP Cinema, Genesis Cinema, London UK

"Ah- Ah?", RCA CAP Studio Gallery, London UK

"New Born", A Space Gallery, New York U.S

"Matrix", Virtual online space 

"Everything Must Go!", Cookhouse Gallery, London UK
 

2023                   "Magic Hour", Amos Eno Gallery, New York U.S

"Prophecy of Future Extinction", RCA CAP Studio Gallery, London UK
"Why Do You Do It?", Boomer Gallery, London UK
"Encounters", Amos Eno Gallery, New York U.S.
"Office", iidrr_ Gallery, New York U.S.

"Pin-up Salon", iidrr_ Gallery, New York U.S.
 

2022                   Society of Illustration 2022 Anual Exhibition, New York U.S.

Parsons School of Design Thesis Exhibition, New York U.S.

MoCCA Art Festival 2022, New York U.S.
 

2018                   The Scholastic Art&Writing 2018 Hawaii State Show, Honolulu U.S.

Mid-Pacific Institute MPSA Anual Show, Honolulu U.S.​​

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Award​

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2022                    Society of Illustration Student Scholarship Award

2018                    The Scholastic Art & Writing Award, 2 Gold Keys & 1 Silver Key​​

 

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Publication/Press​

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2024                   Li Tang, Amos Eno Gallery Presents Illusions of Being, a Solo Show by Artist Li Xin Li

Art in America Guide, Illusions of Being

Li Tang, A Space Presents Group Exhibition, New Born

2023                   Madison, “Meat Boy”: Rethinking About Human’s Relationship With Animals

New York Weekly, Animation Eclipse of Reason 2020

The Ritz Herald, ARTIST INTERVIEW: HOW XINLI LI DRAWS INSPIRATION FROM LIFE

Aesthetica Magazine, Issue 112

Li Tang, A Space x :iidrr Gallery Presents Group Show, Office

2022                   Parsons School of Design Illustration publication 2022