Xingyi Qu
Vine
2023
Yarn, wire
A Little Bit About The Artist
A Statement From The Artist
Xingyi Qu is an artist bases in London. Her works captures the subtleties of daily life, weaving them into narratives that defy conventional logic. Color and spatial composition are central to Qu’s practice. Drawing on a deep understanding of color, Qu creates vibrant palettes that evoke complex emotions. Each artwork is meticulously tailored to its exhibition space, transcending traditional boundaries.
Qu's choice of soft materials like yarn and fabric adds a touchable dimension to her works, symbolizing the fluidity of consciousness and memory. Through her art, Qu invites viewers to contemplate the interconnectedness of experience, challenging us to explore the narratives that shape our perceptions of the world.
Tell us about a dream you've had.
Well I am gonna share a long story here. 😂
I was at a physical education lesson before I went to the edge of a cliff to see others having gym classes at the bottom of a valley. There were two male students beside me, they were my classmates in the middle school. Those people in the gym class were doing spinning, I talked to one of my classmates, saying: “I think they should be athletes because their movements are pretty standard!” After a while I thought the cliff is so high and looks dangerous, so I left there and looked for a toilet. When I left, I heard those boys laughed at me for being timid. I met a female student, who is also my middle school classmate, and she went with me. We finally found one, but we had to pay some money to got in. The sanitary conditions there was awful---the ground was wet, rubbish everywhere and all the facilities were dirty. I was wearing a pair of wide-legged trousers, to prevent them from touching the wet ground, I rolled up the trouser legs.
What's your favourite movie or tv show?
Spirited Away directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
​​​​What is your biggest influence on your practice?