Bai Shiqi

1988 Born in Xuzhou, Jiangsu

2020 Graduated from the China Central Academy of Fine Arts with a master’s degree

GROUP EXHIBITION

2021

Top100 of BCA& Canary Network Global Digital Art Competition of "Huasheng · Encryption Preface"，Online

2020

The 8th Postgraduate Works Exhibition of China Central Academy of Fine Arts, Beijing, China

2019

The 7th Postgraduate Works Exhibition of China Central Academy of Fine Arts, Beijing, China

Cat Show, Zonghua Art Museum, Xiamen, China

ART·DES Exhibition, Contemporary Art Culture Center, Beijing, China

Super Size Grain Exhibition, Beijing, China

No Exhibition, Himalayas Art Museum, Shanghai, China

I like to draw animal figures and use them as symbols and allegories. Some of them are imaginary memories. Most of my memories have fear and darkness, and I like to paint them and heal myself at that time. Some paintings are the feelings of the present, or the difficulties or happiness I encounter in real life. In fact, whether the memory or the present are all dreams and bubbles that can be broken at a touch. Some of my works are about animal protection, since I am surrounded by various animals. I often put myself in the position of animals, who are unfairly treated in the human world and are always in the cycle of torture. I want to give voice to animals through painting.

I always care about the carrier of the work, which can add a sense of story to the work. I would collect all kinds of ancient silk to paint, and try to dye silk with grass and trees to make the painting more atmospheric. I also try to paint on kesi fabric, just like give a layer of clothes to the painting.