Kiang Malingue is pleased to present on the twelfth floor of its Tin Wan studio space “Just Arrived in This World”, an exhibition of new paintings by Cui Xinming. The painter’s fourth solo exhibition with the gallery features more than a dozen oil paintings on wood board and canvas, expanding themes and series developed in the exhibition “Differentiation” in 2018. The artist’s sincere yet surreal depictions of everyday scenes with absurd elements respond to the profound impact on life by recent global and local crises.

Cui Xinming’s early painting practice revolved around theatrical narratives by highlighting the contrast between thematic, fiery elements in crimson or faded red and glooming backgrounds that were frigid and sombre. Long-term series such as Black Hole of Memories from 2011 and Sleepwalker from 2013 are exemplary of the artist’s intent to reflect psychological tension by building highly detailed architectural environments in which an isolated community is caught. For the exhibition “Differentiation” in 2018, Cui created a group of paintings organised in pairs, examining dichotomised relationships such as ancient—modern; exposed—concealed; lucid—chaotic, measuring the possibility of reconciling Chinese classical thought with western artistic traditions.

Opening reception: Sat, 16 Sep, 3 – 6 PM

Gallery address: 12/F, Blue Box Factory Building, 25 Hing Wo Street, Aberdeen