Gazing and Looking Back

Gazing and Looking Back

 Artist: WINWIN ZHU, CINDY HU, WANG HAO, XIN HUANG
 

Curated by QIQI CHEN, VICKY DONG, KARINA TANG, MIN HUANG, YIWEN WANG, YALIN ZHANG
 

Introduction

“Who am I?”
“Gazing and Looking Back” begins with this timeless question.
Human’s self is neither innate nor solitary—it forms gradually through the gazes, words, and emotional feedback of others. Yet in a society governed by rules, expectations, and quiet repression, the true self is often hidden. More troubling still, our curiosity to rediscover it slowly fades.

Art does not directly offer answers—it opens a path.
This exhibition seeks to rekindle the desire to reconnect with one’s inner self. Featuring five thought-provoking multimedia video works, it captures the moments when artists confront social expectations and reclaim fragments of identity. From the urge to control even the smallest aspects of life, to the weight of outdated family values, the complexities of love, and the standardization of education—each artwork highlights a distinct facet of humanity.

Set in a soft, tranquil, and private space, the exhibition invites you to slow down and look inward. Join us in this quiet landscape of reflection, where you are encouraged to question, to feel, and to rediscover the self beneath the surface.