Contemporary by Angela Li is proud to present a solo exhibition of Beijing-based artist Wu Didi, “extra/ordinary.” Wu’s works explore the quiet abundance of nature, revealing the extraordinary within the ordinary and inspiring viewers to reflect on themselves and our relations to the environment around us, with the artist present.

Contemporary society is saturated with endless information, ideologies, and material desires, often leaving people feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer once observed that human desire is insatiable; the fleeting pleasure of fulfilment fades quickly, compelling us to constantly seek more. Amidst this relentless pursuit, Wu’s minimalist oil paintings stand out for their ingenuity and simplicity. Combining the essence of Western abstraction with Chinese literati paintings, she appropriates natural elements embedded in cultural consciousness. Bamboo twists and contorts without severing; moss grows on rocks, forming self-contained microcosms; birds weave through intricate spiderwebs—each transcending its inherent natural state. Through deconstruction, refinement and reconstruction, these familiar elements are transformed into unexpected forms on the canvas, expanding our perception of the ordinary nature.

Opening reception: 4-8pm

Gallery address: G/F, 248 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan