Previous Residency Exhibitions：「Dialogue」
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We are honored to announce the opening of the first exhibition under the ART FLOW Youth Artist Residency Program, 「Dialogue: A Dual Exhibition by Li Suitang and Zai Pengfei」, on October 15 at the TAI Art Center.
This exhibition showcases the works of two resident artists, whose styles, themes, and mediums differ greatly. Yet, over three months of residency and daily exchanges, their creations have forged connections and dialogues that reflect serenity and introspection. Although their paths differ, their works reveal a unique resonance and common ground.
As Zhuangzi said, “In an empty room, clarity arises, and auspiciousness resides,” the “white” in the exhibition title extends the Chinese philosophical concept of "leaving blank space." Just as the soul needs its blank spaces, so too does life—a reflection of wisdom. *Dialogue* represents mutual exchange: a dialogue with the self and a response to the realities of the world.
Zai Pengfei’s abstract and minimalist works, such as *Tinnitus*, embody his personal reflections and self-expression. At the same time, the exhibition invites viewers to complete their own dialogues with the pieces, fostering shared empathy and engagement. Li Suitang’s fragmented visual narratives piece together his observations of the surrounding world. During his residency, Li recorded contemporary "dialogues," focusing on fundamental questions: How should we live? How do we reclaim agency over our lives?
© 李随唐《PTSD》作品截图，影像
During his three-month residency, Li Suitang used photography to document countless moments from the lives of those around him. Adopting the perspective of an observer and exploring different roles, he fragmented and reframed his subjects. His work oscillates between quiet and lively scenes, weaving together a tapestry of daily life composed of diverse landscapes and characters.
© 李随唐《PTSD》作品截图，影像
Li Suitang: "How should we live? This is the only question that concerns me, and my focus has always been singular: to become the master of life. In this series, I observe the lives of Shanghai residents from the perspective of a bystander, primarily using images and videos of daily life. By slicing through different roles and moments, the work resembles evidence rather than a narrative description.
© 宰鹏飞《晕车药25》80x110cm 纸本木炭水性笔丙烯
Zai Pengfei is an artist who excels in expressing himself through the most unadorned and minimalist forms of art. In his works, vivid and vibrant colors are stripped away, replaced by simple black and white tones intricately layered to create depth and texture.
The *Motion Sickness Pills* series, a hallmark of Zai Pengfei’s work, embodies both his inner world and a diary of everyday life. It captures fleeting moments of inspiration born from repeated “battles between the body and consciousness.” Without a fixed purpose or endpoint, the series focuses on distilling the repetitive nature of daily life into simplicity. By doing so, Zai encourages viewers to notice the subtle transformations hidden in the monotony of routine.
© 宰鹏飞《耳鸣》局部 100x1300cm x 3 纸本木炭水墨丙烯
Zai Pengfei: “Recently, I’ve been experiencing tinnitus, with a persistent noise like a cotton thread rubbing back and forth against my eardrum. As a result, some of my works during this residency incorporate sound while retaining the charcoal and ink in black and gray, along with the red net and white force. I need repetition, precision, and obsessive processes—more to meet physical needs than to express myself. This process feels like a massage for the body, relaxing my strained eardrums and soothing my aching brain. It’s just about finding some comfort for myself.
About Artists
Li Suitang
Born in 1993 in Nan'an District, Chongqing, China, Li Suitang graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Oil Painting from the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute in 2015 and obtained a Master’s degree in 2019 from the same institution.
Recent Exhibitions:
- 2022: Residency and solo exhibition 「Nonsense About a Cup.MP4」, Avg Space, Chengdu.
- 2021: Finalist, Tomorrow Sculpture Exhibition, Chongqing.
- 2021: Group Exhibition「New Interface – Youth Residency Invitational」, PAC Art Center, Tianjin.
- 2021: Group Exhibition Alternative Fairytales, Caiyunli Art Center, Kunming.
- 2021: Participant, OKids Art Festival, Yuan Art Museum.
- 2021: Residency and solo exhibition *How to Use Sculpture*, Qi Space.
- 2021: Residency, Sichuan Fine Arts Institute.
Zai Pengfei
Born in 1994 in Yangzhou, China, Zai Pengfei graduated in 2017 from the Painting Department, Studio II, at Yunnan University’s School of Art and Design. In 2019, he completed his art studies at Rønningen Folkehøgskole, Oslo, Norway.
Recent Exhibitions:
- 2022: Group Exhibition 「A Corner for Three Lives – Grassland Youth Art Exhibition」, Caochangdi, Beijing.
- 2021: Group Exhibition 「Pengman Bomman – Yellow Box Open Exhibition」, Himalayas Museum, Shanghai.
- 2021: 「42 Kilometers – Non-Urgent Stirring Plan」, DANG Gallery, M50, Shanghai.
- 2021: Invitational Oil Painting Exhibition 「Looking Back at 2020」, Yunfang Art Museum.
- 2020: Online Contemporary Art Exhibition 「21g」.
- 2020: 「Collected Editions」, Chuxiong.
- 2020: Solo Exhibition 「No Objects」, TCG Nordica, Kunming.
艺河湾第一期驻留展「 对白 」即将在泰艺术中心开幕
© 李随唐《PTSD》作品截图，影像
© 李随唐《PTSD》作品截图，影像
© 宰鹏飞《晕车药25》80x110cm 纸本木炭水性笔丙烯
© 宰鹏飞《耳鸣》局部 100x1300cm x 3 纸本木炭水墨丙烯
关于艺术家
李随唐
李随唐，1993年出生，户籍重庆市南岸区。2015年毕业于四川美术学院油画系，获学士学位; 2019年四川美术学院油画系，获硕士学位。
近期展览：
2022年 成都Avg空间驻留，个展: 《关于杯子的废话.MP4》;
2021年 入围2021年明天雕塑展，重庆;
2021年 群展:“新界面”青年驻留艺术邀请展，天津PAC艺术中心;
2021年 群展:昆明彩云里艺术中心《异童话》;
2021年 参与原美术馆2021O‘Kids儿童艺术节艺术;
2021年 参与器空间驻留，举办个展《雕塑的使用办法》;
2021年 四川美术学院驻留;
宰鹏飞
宰鹏飞，生于1994，扬州。2017年毕业于云南大学艺术与设计学院绘画系第二工作室；2019年毕业于奥斯陆Rønningen folkehøgskoley艺术专业。
近期展览：
2022 一隅三生 2022草场地青年艺术家群展，北京草场地
2021 朋满箔满 黄盒子开放展，上海喜马拉雅美术馆；
2021 42公里 不急搅动计划，DANG gallery，上海M50；
2021 回望2020油画作品邀请展，云纺美术馆
2020 21g当代艺术线上展；
2020 合订本，楚雄；
2020 无物-崽的个展 TCG诺地卡，昆明