Fleurs Xu
Born 1993 in Qinhuangdao, China
2016 BA Department of Comprehensive Painting, Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts
2020 MA, Luxun Academy of Fine Arts, Shenyang, China
Lives and works in Shenyang, China
The artist constructs in her paintings not a tangible, objective world but a deconstructed and segmented spatial narrative through layers and displacements of visual elements. As the perspective advances, the space is no longer static but constantly changes and unfolds under observation. Curtains, window mullions, and fences, which constituted the main structure of the composition, form a protective stance inwardly, conveying the passage of time and emotions' sense of detachment and constraint. While providing a stable sense of security, they also restrict inner growth.
However, within the painting, there are pathways for the flow of energy: backlit leaves, partially opened doors, and inwardly ajar windows. The direction of light hints at the position where the observer's gaze is directed—precisely where wild grass is growing wildly. It thrives in every crevice, spreads across all open spaces, and overflows beyond any boundaries, ultimately reaching towards a bright and expansive distance.