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Chen Qiulin

CHEN QIULIN

Heartland A Thousand Plateaus Art Space 30 May–30 August 2026 Chengdu
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Chen Qiulin’s solo exhibition Heartland is curated by Karen Smith, and it will feature a selection of works created by Chen over the past two decades, spanning diverse media such as video, photography, and installation.

Chen Qiulin draws inspiration for her exploration of the concept of “home” from her hometown of Wanzhou, Chongqing. Not only does she care deeply about the changing lives of the millions of migrants from her hometown, but she has also extended her focus on “home” to the Dong villages in southeastern Guizhou, offering insights into the living conditions of local women within their families. The exhibition Heartland exudes a poetic quality found in everyday life, presenting artist Chen Qiulin’s long-standing reflections on individual existence and a sense of belonging to the family. Like a sincere invitation, it guides viewers to contemplate together: what kinds of places, memories, and moments of tranquility have shaped who we are today, and where can we find our truest selves?

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Installation Views

Exhibition view: Chen Qiulin, Heartland, A Thousand Plateaus Art Space (30 May–30 August 2026). Courtesy A Thousand Plateaus Art Space.
Exhibition view: Chen Qiulin, Heartland, A Thousand Plateaus Art Space (30 May–30 August 2026). Courtesy A Thousand Plateaus Art Space.
Exhibition view: Chen Qiulin, Heartland, A Thousand Plateaus Art Space (30 May–30 August 2026). Courtesy A Thousand Plateaus Art Space.
Exhibition view: Chen Qiulin, Heartland, A Thousand Plateaus Art Space (30 May–30 August 2026). Courtesy A Thousand Plateaus Art Space.
Exhibition view: Chen Qiulin, Heartland, A Thousand Plateaus Art Space (30 May–30 August 2026). Courtesy A Thousand Plateaus Art Space.
Exhibition view: Chen Qiulin, Heartland, A Thousand Plateaus Art Space (30 May–30 August 2026). Courtesy A Thousand Plateaus Art Space.
Exhibition view: Chen Qiulin, Heartland, A Thousand Plateaus Art Space (30 May–30 August 2026). Courtesy A Thousand Plateaus Art Space.
Exhibition view: Chen Qiulin, Heartland, A Thousand Plateaus Art Space (30 May–30 August 2026). Courtesy A Thousand Plateaus Art Space.
Exhibition view: Chen Qiulin, Heartland, A Thousand Plateaus Art Space (30 May–30 August 2026). Courtesy A Thousand Plateaus Art Space.
Exhibition view: Chen Qiulin, Heartland, A Thousand Plateaus Art Space (30 May–30 August 2026). Courtesy A Thousand Plateaus Art Space.
Exhibition view: Chen Qiulin, Heartland, A Thousand Plateaus Art Space (30 May–30 August 2026). Courtesy A Thousand Plateaus Art Space.
Exhibition view: Chen Qiulin, Heartland, A Thousand Plateaus Art Space (30 May–30 August 2026). Courtesy A Thousand Plateaus Art Space.
Exhibition view: Chen Qiulin, Heartland, A Thousand Plateaus Art Space (30 May–30 August 2026). Courtesy A Thousand Plateaus Art Space.

Selected Works

Flourishing by Chen Qiulin contemporary artwork photography
Chen Qiulin Flourishing, 2014–2016 Film photography, giclee print
80 x 120 cm
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Obscured by Chen Qiulin contemporary artwork photography print
Chen Qiulin Obscured, 2014-2016 Giclee print, Hahnemuehle photo rag baryta 315g
60 x 40 cm
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Farewell Poem by Chen Qiulin contemporary artwork photography
Chen Qiulin Farewell Poem, 2007 Photography
122 x 153 cm
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Green Landscape No.1 by Chen Qiulin contemporary artwork photography
Chen Qiulin Green Landscape No.1, 2006 Photography
306 x 243 cm
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Home by Chen Qiulin contemporary artwork photography
Chen Qiulin Home, 2002 Photography
40.5 x 122 cm
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Peppermint-Li Xiaoying by Chen Qiulin contemporary artwork photography
Chen Qiulin Peppermint-Li Xiaoying, 2018 Film photography,Hahnemuehle Photo Rag Baryta, giclee print. Pink wooden whole spray, cold frame, no glass.
120 x 150 cm
122 x 152 x 6 cm (incl frame) A Thousand Plateaus Art Space Request Price & Availability
Peppermint-Tan Wei by Chen Qiulin contemporary artwork photography
Chen Qiulin Peppermint-Tan Wei, 2018 Film photography,Hahnemuehle Photo Rag Baryta, giclee print. Glass cold rolling process metal black rack frame, no glass.
120 x 150 cm
120.5 x 150.5 x 5 cm (incl frame) A Thousand Plateaus Art Space Request Price & Availability
Peppermint-Yio Xiaoping by Chen Qiulin contemporary artwork photography
Chen Qiulin Peppermint-Yio Xiaoping, 2018 Film photography,Hahnemuehle Photo Rag Baryta, giclee print. Glass cold rolling process metal black rack frame, no glass.
120 x 150 cm
120.2 x 150.5 x 5 cm (incl frame) A Thousand Plateaus Art Space Request Price & Availability
Rings by Chen Qiulin contemporary artwork photography
Chen Qiulin Rings, 2014–2016 Film photography, giclee print
40 x 54 cm
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The Garden No.2 by Chen Qiulin contemporary artwork photography
Chen Qiulin The Garden No.2, 2007 Photography
300 x 370 cm
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The Garden No.6 by Chen Qiulin contemporary artwork photography
Chen Qiulin The Garden No.6, 2007 Photography
121 x 153 cm
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About the Artist

Chen Qiulin (1975 born in Yichang City, Hubei Province, now lives and works in Chengdu) graduated from Print Department of Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts in 2000. Her uses various media to create, including video, photography, installation and sculpture. Her creation is always in a state of continuous development and advancement and discusses issues in a new perspectives, which represents a unique sensitivity to social issues.

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About the Gallery

A Thousand Plateaus Art Space was founded in 2007 in Chengdu, China. It is a professional gallery committed to present and promote China’s contemporary art. Equipped with exhibition hall for artworks and collection and screening room for video data, it is mainly on researching, presenting and promoting outstanding works and experimental projects of China’s contemporary art and culture, actively carries out domestic and international cooperation projects.

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South Square
Tiexiang Temple Riverfront
Shengbang St., High-tech District
Chengdu
China
Opening Hours
Tuesday – Sunday
10:30am – 6:30pm

Closed Monday
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Chengdu South Square, Tiexiang Temple Riverfront
A Thousand Plateaus Art Space contemporary art gallery in Chengdu China
A Thousand Plateaus Art Space
South Square, Tiexiang Temple Riverfront, Shengbang St., High-tech District, Chengdu, China
+86 28 8512 6358
http://www.1000plateaus.org

Opening hours
Tuesday – Sunday
10:30am – 6:30pm

Closed Monday
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