Studio Visit Premiere: Li Wang

Join us for the premiere of Li Wang’s Studio Visit.

Step inside the studios of the Monira Foundation’s artists in residence. Learn about their unique processes during these short, intimate conversations with incredible artists as they talk about their ideas and give you special access to the details of their work. Video shot by Diego Roque opens the door to unseen worlds.

This month features Li Wang.

Li Wang, a New York-based painter originally from Beijing, China, explores the intersection of queer identity and domestic space through his art. Focusing on nude male bodies, Wang questions traditional concepts of masculinity, infusing his figures with layers of sexual tension, innuendo, and desire. His subjects boldly confront the viewer, inviting them into intimate, secretive acts that challenge stereotypes of strength and vulnerability.

Still life elements—white socks, shorts, underwear, and sneakers—act as private symbols within the Chinese gay community, while personal objects like toys, flowers, and fashion items deepen the narrative of queer male expression. Through these carefully curated scenes, Wang unveils the lives and personalities of individuals often relegated to the margins of American society, offering a poignant glimpse into a world rarely seen.

Learn more about Li’s work at https://fragment.gallery/artists/93-li-wang/overview/
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Learn more about this program: https://monirafoundation.org/programs-studio-visits/

Video Premiere on YouTube:  October 30th, 7pm (est).