Fengzee Yang

Fengzee Yang: SOUNDER WIND

Opening Reception: Friday, November 1, 2024, 5-8pm

Sounder Wind is an evocative exhibition that delves into the unspoken depths of emotion, centering on the profound, primordial yearning etched deep within. Through sculptures that embody archetypal forms, Fengzee invites viewers to contemplate the subtle, unnameable desires that persist throughout our existence. These works act as channels between past and present, exploring the intangible realms of memory, time, and loss.

Drawing inspiration from nature’s raw, ancient materials like clay and wood, the sculptures blur the boundary between the familiar and the enigmatic. Each piece—shaped by time and eroded like fossils—serves as a gateway into inner landscapes of longing. The organic textures and hybrid forms reflect an internal search for something unattainable, yet eternally present, embodying an ongoing dialogue between what is visible and what remains concealed.

This exhibition transcends function and context, inviting us to look beyond the tangible and into the quiet, spiritual spaces within. Informed by personal histories of migration and dislocation, Fengzee’s work taps into a collective subconscious where emotions interweave with memory and time. These sculptures evoke a sense of timelessness, acting as mediators between the present moment and vast, uncharted territories of the soul.

Opening Reception, Friday, Nov 1, 5:00-8:00pm

• Exhibition dates: October 31 - November 22, 2024

• Gallery hours: Thurs – Fri 2-6pm, Sat – Sun 12-4 pm

This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.