-- Artist statement
My art practice is based upon the psychological study and exploration of individuals’ cultural identities. My work explores and analyses their formation and evolution. Influenced by anthropology; more specifically, how society develops alongside cultural norms and individual interests. There is a philosophical side to the indulgence and repression of ourselves and our desires.
I am interested how our individual lives are affected by such behaviour. Simply stated, how we choose to live our lives, and whether the choices are our own or rather influenced by major historical events.
Multimedia works illustrates my analysis into these shifting perceptions. From the material world to the virtual stage, I aim to redefine the boundaries between the three dimensional work and the two dimensional image, the video and the still. My art explores the very structure of the narrative, how objects can personify while humanity objectifies, and in doing so focuses on people’s insecurities and society’s dishonesty, surrounding the viewer and forcing them to question their own moral standards. I am asking them awaken, to become self aware, and to see themselves and their place amongst a seemingly infinite crowd.
Yu Feifei 于霏霏 was born and raised in Guangzhou. She studied at Royal College of Art(UK) and moved back to China after graduation. Currently she based in Beijing. Her creative practices started from her exploration of inter-generational cultural identity. She integrated examination and usage of mass media, with theoretical backgrounds in critical theory, gender studies, and iconological analysis. Through research and practice, Feifei explores the mutual influence of media content and audience reception in the field of artistic expression.
Feifei’s work has been exhibited worldwide, in both academic and commercial exhibition venues, including: Lovers’ Eyes (Jimei Arles Discovery Award 2017, China), I Do (Not) Want To Be Part Of Your Celebration, ( Qiao Space+Tank Shanghai, Shanghai, 2017), Fire Within: A New Generation of Chinese Women Artists, (Eli And Edythe Broad Art Museum, Lansing, MI, 2016 ), Arc Presents e Beaver Collective (GasWorks, London, 2016), etc. Her solo exhibitions include: Eye White ( OVO Gallerie, Taipei,2018), Gaze (Hive Center for Contemporary Art, Beijing, 2018).
Feifei has been nominated for the Jimei x Arles Madame Figaro China Women Photographers Award and Jimei x Arles Discovery Award. Her work has been collected by the Victoria & Albert Museum as part of its permanent collection.
