“I love the gesture of compressing passages in my paintings onto such a flat surface.”
In Fang’s paintings, one can see the essence of the human condition, with its anxieties, turbulence, and unpredictability. Through the use of vivid colors and fluid forms, Fang imbues her canvases with an ebullient energy. Her artworks come to life with every brushstroke, conveying a sense of dynamism and vitality. Fang once said, “I love the gesture of compressing passages in my paintings onto such a flat surface. For me, the act of painting helps relieve my own anxiety, too.” Her art practice echoes the sentiment of the famous artist Lee Krasner, who once said, “I like the canvas to breathe and be alive.” Fang’s works are organic and infused with life, reflecting her own lived experiences.
During a recent interview, Fang discussed her approach to abstraction and the creative process. She noted that her paintings often eschew straight lines, as she believes that curves mimic the contours of the female body. Fang embraces the idea that viewers can find a sense of femininity in her paintings. Altogether, her goal is to create works that explore the complexities of the human experience, and to invite viewers to share in her own journey of self-discovery.
The artist has shown her work in numerous solo exhibitions at renowned galleries such as Prince & Wooster, New York; Bill Brady Gallery, Los Angeles; and ATM Gallery, New York. Her artwork has also been featured in group exhibitions at Stems Gallery, Brussels, and COMA Gallery, Sydney, among others. Recently, the ICA Miami acquired her artwork.
For our latest Hypeart Visits series, we met with Yuan Fang at her Brooklyn studio to discuss her approach to abstraction, the processes that fuel her art making and the projects she’s working on for the year. Read our exclusive interview below.
