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The exhibition brings together two self-taught artists from China, Zou Shunqing and Wang Hua, whose deeply personal works reflect their resilience and creative independence. Both artists transform their life experiences into visual narratives, offering unique perspectives on rural life, family, and the struggle for self-expression.

Zou Shunqing’s large-scale works reflect her determination to be seen, with stylised human figures and vibrant depictions of animals and plants. Her work is rooted in her village life, exploring themes of defiance, family conflict, and survival through vivid, dynamic forms. Wang Hua’s art, created in the confines of a basement, is marked by her obsession with lines. Her 300-metre scroll series, Ten Gates, reflects the emotional currents of her life, with fluid, uninterrupted lines that mirror both chaos and tranquillity. Despite instability, her commitment to her art remains unwavering.

Together, their works challenge the boundaries of outsider art, offering a raw and powerful reflection of their lives and environments.

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Tabula Rasa Gallery is is a leading young contemporary art gallery founded in Beijing’s 798 art district in 2015. It quickly distinguished itself for representing a group of young Chinese artists with diverse backgrounds. In April 2021, Tabula Rasa Gallery opened its second space in Hoxton, London, providing a wider platform for East and South-East Asian artists in Europe
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