Born in North of China in 1990, now live in Portland Oregon.
Artist’s statement
The objective of Qiheng Liu’s work is to try to understand different elements of painting and to explore the relationship between them, thereby achieving self-expression. His artistic creation originates from the unfamiliar experiences that various surroundings have brought him. Those experiences forced him to focus his attention on himself – gradually, he came to realize the existence of the “self.” His concept of “self” was established step-by step and became the foundation of his creation. Thereafter, within the process of uninterrupted daily practice, he developed a space in his work, a stage that could embrace any element or any character. He has always been interested in how the elements incorporated into his work compete, interact, and compromise with each other. He believes that painting is a game, just like other games. Each element brings a relevant discipline when incorporated into a work, and those different disciplines were often the genesis of the “game.” However, the future of each element of his work is determined by the “self”.
Education
2014-2016 Painting MA Royal college of art, London, UK
2012-2013 Painting MLitt The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, UK
2009-2012 B.A in Fine Art The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, UK
Solo Exhibition
An Artificial Space, Blackfish Gallery, Portland, USA, 2023
Defying Gravity, One art space, New York, USA, 2019
Group Exhibition
Drawing The Line, Blackfish Gallery, Portland, USA, 2023
Creative Diversity Abides, Blackfish Gallery, Portland, USA, 2023
Creative Diversity Abides, Newport Visual Art Center, Newport, USA, 2023
What It Is: A Survey of Blackfish Artist Studios, Blackfish Gallery, Portland, USA, 2023
New Members Show, Blackfish Gallery, Portland USA, 2022
Elate Young Artists Program, Right View Museum, Beijing, China, 2018
The Graduate Art Prize Short List Show, Herbert Smith Freehills, London, UK, 2016
ING Discerning Eye Show, Mall Gallery, London, UK, 2016
The RCA’s Secret, Dubai, 2016
The Work in Progress Show, Royal College of Art, London, UK, 2015
Agency 10, Unlimited Studio, Glasgow, UK, 2013
The Glasgow School of Art-Fine Art Practice (M.Litt), Glasgow Print Studio, Glasgow, UK, 2013
The New Generation Show, Compass Gallery, Glasgow, UK, 2012