Shang Chengxiang 商成祥

Overview

Sunshine on Another Afternoon《另一個下午的陽光》, 2021

Shang was born in Shenyang in 1985 and graduated from Oil Painting Department of Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts in 2008. Since then, he has been working as a professional artist, and has exhibited in solo and group exhibitions both in China and internationally. His works are in important collections including the DSL Collection (France), Blue Roof Museum of Chengdu, the American Consulate in Shenyang and Suzhou Jinji Lake Art Museum, China.

Partially inspired by the Surrealist master René Magritte, Shang’s works are influenced by this style yet remain true to his own unique presentation, palette and subject. Shang usually produces several different series of works simultaneously, with dreams and dream states a major source of ideas. His imagery wavers between this world of pure imagination, and reality. Meanings are hidden within these seemingly peculiar and fantastic scenes, waiting for the audience to interpret and decode.

“I enjoy creating an atmosphere of suspense. I believe this feeling of suspense motivates us to think and ponder. Through this process, we can discover all sort of hidden potentials.”

- Shang Chengxiang

Works