XIE NANXING

The representational nature of Xie Nanxing’s paintings lies in his consistent depiction of what he perceives with the utmost vividness. These situations include visual phenomena glimpsed in an instant, as well as their origins and evolutionary paths. The meticulous exploration and layering of realistic elements render the subjects in his painting nearly unrecognisable. This ‘vividness’ is retained in a hollowed-out manner—generally speaking, ‘hollowing out’ refers to a detachment from the real world; in architectural terms, it alludes to the structural foundation underlying a building. His paintings hold a captivating allure for the audience. The occasional elusiveness or outright absence of the painting’s subject opens up a vast expanse for interpretation. Yet, the freedom offered by his paintings is often disconcerting and compels the viewer to linger.