Sculpture, as a form of visual art, emphasizes the collaboration of creators with craftsmanship and materials to shape three-dimensional works. In the eyes of sculptor Liu Yang, sculpture may not have the same explosive power as other forms of creation, but its solid texture allows it to be preserved for a long time, becoming a stable and indispensable part of everyone’s life.
Recently, the artist who travels around the world creating sculptures held a solo exhibition “Territory – Liu Yang Sculpture Solo Exhibition” at Artspace K, bringing 23 small to medium-sized bronze sculptures to the Hong Kong audience, as well as sharing his sculpture creation journey spanning 5 continents.
Sculptors mostly use materials such as stone, metal, wood, ceramics, etc. to create. Liu Yang’s solid skills actually started in college. At that time, he followed a sculpture teacher as an apprentice in the studio, starting from basic skills such as digging clay, kneading clay, and making molds, and later started creating with a carving knife. In 2010, he was invited to participate in a creative camp in Korea, which opened up his global journey of sculpture, bringing his sculptural creations to various parts of the world.
To this day, Liu Yang’s works span across five continents, leaving a mark in multiple countries including India, Turkey, Russia, France, Italy, Australia, Brazil, etc. He has completed 76 large public sculptures in 34 countries and regions, with some sculptures becoming permanent cultural heritage sites. The artist uses his hands, tools, and materials to create works rich in local cultural characteristics and charm, crafting unique cityscapes for different places. These sculptures become local artistic landmarks, carrying people’s emotional memories.
The work “Snow Child” in this exhibition was selected as a public sculpture for the “2022 Beijing Winter Olympics”, enlarged to a 5-meter high giant version permanently displayed in the Winter Olympics Park, expressing the emotions of firm unity between friends and comrades. Meanwhile, the series of works “Biology and Geometry” by Liu Yang exhibited this time depict the interaction and emotions between people and the land. The works have a bold and unrestrained posture, exuding a joyful atmosphere. He presents biology and geometry in an exaggerated proportion, amusing shapes, and a simple yet powerful creative way, making the works more vivid and adding a lot of imagination and storytelling.
Works such as “Under the Big Tree,” “Classmates,” and “At the Doorstep of Home” depict family, friendship, and hometown sentiment, reflecting Liu Yang’s unique perspective on strong family relationships; works like “Swan Lake” and “Sleeping Beauty” are inspired by ballet. Let the geometric shapes come to life. Some of the exhibited works are permanently collected and displayed in several countries around the world, with the exhibition specially showcasing photos of his large-scale installations in various locations worldwide, allowing the audience to traverse the artist’s global creative landscape through the works and photos.
In addition to Liu Yang’s exhibition, Artspace K has also carefully prepared related lectures to introduce the development of contemporary sculpture and public art to the audience. Don’t miss it!
“Territory – Liu Yang Sculpture Solo Exhibition”
Date: From February 24, 2022 to July 3, 2022 (Closed on Mondays)
Time: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Location: Artspace K, G/F, Beachfront, Deep Water Bay, Nos. 105-106
Image source and learn more: Artspace K
