Curated by Webson Ji
On Broadway Street
Li Tang and A Space proudly present the group show “On Broadway Street,” showcasing eight Chinese artists living in New York City. This exhibition, a collaborative effort between Li Tang and A Space, unfolds a unique narrative that highlights the vibrancy of the artists’ creative practices alongside their personal journeys in New York.
Li Tang, a New York-based community established in 2020, is dedicated to amplifying the creative voices of the Asian diaspora. In partnership with A Space, a vibrant team that provides a platform for young artists to showcase their works in contemporary mediums, “On Broadway Street” emerges as a celebration of diversity, individuality, and creativity.
Walking on Broadway Street easily brings to mind images of New York’s iconic theatre district, renowned for its dazzling lights and grand performances. However, this exhibition redefines Broadway, viewing it not only as a symbol of cultural influence but also as a common street scene weaving through the boroughs of Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and the Bronx. We are on Broadway to enjoy a great show; we are on Broadway to get another day’s groceries. The “On Broadway Street” group exhibition invites viewers into a dialogue about living in New York City, from young guns who have just graduated from art colleges to professional artists who have been living in the city for over ten years, through a series of artist panel discussions and media promotion.
The Sun
by Sunny Moxin Chen, Oil and mixed media on canvas, 48 x 66 in, 2019
CAN YOU TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY
by Sherly Fan, Video installation, Dimension variable, 2023
Two Trees in Garden: Recommended Distance in Between
by Alice Yutong Hua, Bond paper, inkjet print, soft pastel, acrylic on panel, 18 x 24″, 2024
A Drop of positivity
by Danyang Anna Song, Glazed stoneware, Underglaze, 9.8 x 5.9 x 5.9″, 2022
Untitled (apt 26)
by Xingze Li, Dye sublimation on aluminum, 12 x 9″, 2021
Edition of 5 +1 AP
Blue Blooming
by Jingyi Wang, Oil on canvas, 40 x 32″, 2022
Temporary Space (Pt1. + Pt.2)
by Shiqing Chen, Mix media, alumnium extrusion, LCD screen, 10”w, 38”h, 5”d, 2024
Culinary Canvases-Stir-fried Pork with Pepper
by Cheng Gong, Digital medium format camera, 42 x 38″, 2023
Finding the balance-1
by Danyang Anna Song, Glazed stoneware, Underglaze, 23.6 x 11 x 5.9″, 2023
Untitled (late Nov. in apt 26)
by Xingze Li, Dye sublimation on aluminum, 12 x 8″, 2022
Edition of 5 +1 AP
Untitled (early Dec. in apt 26_3)
by Xingze Li, Dye sublimation on aluminum, 12 x 9″, 2024
Edition of 5 +1 AP
About Artists
Sunny Moxin Chen
Recommended by Li Tang
https://moxinchen.art
Sunny Moxin Chen (b.1996, Moscow) is a Chinese multi-disciplinary artist, educator, and curator who relocated to the U.S. in 2013 and is currently based in Brooklyn, NY. Her artistic exploration revolves around the intricate dynamics of home, interpersonal relationships, and spiritual presence within physical spaces. In a world marked by perpetual flux, Chen’s creations aim to evoke a profound sense of existence, belonging, and identity, inviting viewers into a deeply personal journey of introspection. By adeptly blending paint with everyday found materials, each imbued with its own history, emotion, and vitality, Chen crafts vessels of memory and significance. Through geometric and biomorphic shapes, she establishes an aesthetic that is both artificial and organic, resonating with the complexities of human experience. Chen’s work emphasizes the profound impact of our choices on our surroundings and self-perception. With a meticulous focus on the interplay between the material and the spiritual, she prompts contemplation on their interconnectedness, advocating for a harmonious equilibrium between these two realms. Through her art, Chen invites viewers to explore the intricate relationship between the tangible and the intangible, ultimately fostering a deeper understanding of the world around them.
Chen’s works were recently shown at the Beijing Exhibition Center in China, Erie Art Museum, Pennsylvania, Yiwei Gallery, Los Angeles and Distillery Gallery in Boston. She won the “Best in Show” prize at Main Street Arts (NY) and has shown works at Abigail Ogilvy Gallery (MA), Morgan Lehman Gallery (NY), School of Visual Arts (NY), Fowler-Kellogg Art Center (NY), Piano Craft Gallery (MA) and so on. She was an artist-in-resident with full awards at Soaring Gardens, PA, and Chautauqua Institution, NY in 2022. She holds MFA Painting from Boston University with Merit Scholarship & Social Impact award and BFA dual degree in Painting & Studio for Interrelated Media from Massachusetts College of Art & Design with Presidential Scholarship & George Nick Prize.
Shiqing Chen
Recommended by A Space
https://shiqingchen.com
Shiqing Chen is a new media artist and designer based in Brooklyn. Her work and research primarily focus on using data as an entry point to explore cross-media storytelling and visual communication through changes in time. She currently focuses on temporary urban spaces and the relationship between people and modern environments. Her works have been featured and selected in CICA Museum (KR), CULTUREHUB Re-Fest (US), PRINT Magazine (US), Other Islands Book Fair (US), AIAP International Motion Art Awards 9 (Selected Winner), Gymnopedie Brooklyn (US), Al-Tiba9 Art Magazine Issue14 (SPN), Rehearsal Art Book Fair (US), GusGus 2021 World Tour, MUBI Notebook, NYU ITP 2023 Winter&Spring Show, SVA Motion Graphic Show 2020. Additionally, before starting her artistic creation in creative technology, she worked as a designer in many award winning design studios, including karlssonwilker, Office of Paul Sahre, and Transwhite Studio.
Shiqing holds a Master’s degree from the New York University Interactive Telecommunication Program and a BFA in Design from the School of Visual Arts in NYC.
Sherly Fan
Recommended by A Space
https://sherlyfan.com
Sherly Fan was born and raised in Wuhan, China. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Textile and Fashion Design from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an Associate’s degree in Fashion Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology. She received her MFA from Duke University in 2023. Her works engage in multidimensional storytelling and interactive installations. Sherly Fan lives and works in New York.
She is a multi-media artist and filmmaker, her art is a dynamic exploration of innovative storytelling and multidisciplinary research, driven by a profound appreciation for the art’s impact on our everyday lives. Embracing the challenges of technological advancements and urges for diversity and inclusion, her work, rooted in a background in fashion and Experimental Documentary, spans mediums from film to VR/AR/AI technologies and performance art. Breaking traditional boundaries, she is particularly interested in combining and deconstructing different mediums to create unique narrative experiences that challenge norms. From art installations critiquing social media to experimental short films exploring unconventional narration styles, her work aims to engage audiences in identity exploration influenced by technology.
Cheng Gong
Recommended by Li Tang
http://www.chenggongphoto.com/
Cheng Gong is an artist and photographer based in New York. He holds an MFA in Photography, Video, and Related Media from the School of Visual Arts in New York and a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Arts of Design from Donghua University in Shanghai, China. Gong’s artistic practice centers on exploring cultural disparities between Eastern and Western societies through the juxtaposition of Chinese cuisine within Western contexts. His work vividly captures the conflicts and harmonies that emerge from these cultural collisions.
Cheng Gong’s artworks have been prominently featured in exhibitions both nationally and internationally. His solo exhibitions include the 15th Edition of Lianzhou Foto Festival in Lianzhou, China (2019) and the Barrett Art Center in Poughkeepsie, NY (2019). He has also participated in group shows such as the International Photography Exhibition at Downtown Arts Collective in Orlando, FL, USA (2019), the “Who Are You?” Exhibition at the Colorado Photographic Arts Center in Denver, CO (2019), and the China Lishui Photography Festival in Lishui, China (2019). His works were also exhibited at the 2020 Juried Art Show at the Maria V. Howard Arts Center in Rocky Mount, NC and “Still Life” at The Gallerium Art in Canada (2023). Gong’s artistic achievements and creative approach have garnered attention from various media outlets including Sinovision Net, Worldjournal, VoyageLA, Sina, China Daily, and China Underground. His work has also been featured in notable publications such as Kaltblut Magazine, Zero.Nine Magazine, Artistonish Magazine, Creative Quarterly, and Canvas Rebel.
Alice Yutong Hua
Recommended by A Space
https://yutonghua.com
Alice Yutong Hua is an interdisciplinary artist who works primarily in installation, image, and painting. Born and raised in Shanghai, Hua received a BA of Studio Art, minoring in chemistry and music from Colby College, Maine, and received an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art in 2023. She now lives and works in New York and Shanghai. Her works have been shown in Three Shadows Photography Art Center, Cranbrook Museum of Art, Colby College Museum of Art, Untitled Space, and other galleries.
Xingze Li
Recommended by Li Tang
https://www.xingzeli.com
Xingze Li (b. Yan’an, China) is a visual artist based in Brooklyn. He has had solo and duo exhibitions in New York City at venues including Yi Gallery, Ortega y Gasset Projects, Tutu Gallery, and Hunter East Harlem Gallery. Recent group exhibitions have taken place at the Cathouse Proper in New York City, Little Berlin in Philadelphia, and Carlsberg Byens Galleri & Kunstsalon in Copenhagen. Notable awards include the Marble House Project Residency (VT) and 77ART Residency (VT). Li earned his bachelor’s degree from Xi’an Academy of Fine Arts in 2015 and his MFA from Pratt Institute in 2019.
Danyang Anna Song
Recommended by Li Tang
https://www.danyangart.com
Danyang Anna Song, originally from China, holds a Bachelor’s degree from Tsinghua University and an MFA in Ceramics, along with a Collegiate Teaching in Art & Design certificate, from the Rhode Island School of Design. Her professional journey includes working at the Institute of Tea Ceremony Art at Tsinghua University, and she is currently a faculty member and ceramic studio manager at the School of Visual Arts in New York City.
Danyang’s artworks have been featured in numerous exhibitions at prestigious institutions and galleries around the world, including the RISD Museum (Gelman Gallery), The Blanc Gallery, The Ely Center of Contemporary Art , and the Kathryn Schultz Gallery, among others. Her work is also part of the collection at Tsinghua University. Additionally, Danyang has received several awards, including the 2024 NCECA Multicultural Fellowship, the Craftsmanship Innovation Award at The 1st Dehua Chinese Traditional Ceramic Biennial, and the Emerging Artist Award from The Cambridge Art Association.
Jingyi Wang
Recommended by Li Tang
https://www.jingyiwangart.com
Jingyi Wang (Chinese, b. 1989) is a New York-based visual artist who specializes in oil painting. Her artworks focus on the relationship between nature and culture. Observation and perception are the inspiration for her artistic creation. She associates the fragile with the acute, the serious with the humorous tones, the poignant with the longing. cacti-human beings reflect the biological and psychological aspects of life, approaching the subtle and intimate intersubjectivity of humanity. With these elements and colors, Jingyi Wang would like to extend human bodies to the ground and mother nature, creating space for dialogue and collaboration among humans and nature.
Jingyi’s works had been widely exhibited at Spring Break Art Fair, Art Miami, Art Herning, Art New York, Sotheby’s New York, Enjoy-Art Museum, Gallery Poulsen, Kates-Ferri Projects, VLAB Gallery, Mucciaccia Gallery, Lorin Gallery, Long Story Short Gallery, Cohle Gallery, Gallery Func, Gallery Ascend, Waave Foundation, Murray Hill Art Musee, etc. Her works and artistic achievements have been published on Hype Art, Meer, Journal of Contemporary Chinese Art, China Daily, The China Press, Sing Tao daily Newspaper, World Journal, Aesthetica Magazine, Create!Magazine, ArtMaze Mag, Planet China, Friend of the Artist, 100 Artists of the Future, etc. She was interviewed by New York Loungue, SinoVision. In addition, She was the recipient of the MOZAIK Future Art Awards 2022, and the Terra Foundation Residency Award in Giverny France 2015.
* Text & image courtesy of the artists.
* On Broadway Street is held and organized for the purpose of promoting artists’ artworks and projects. The Li Tang Gallery team will not be involved in any events of sales for artworks from the exhibition. All sales inquiries will be redirected to the selected artists. However, the Li Tang Gallery team will require permission from the selected artists to the usage of their artwork images for promotional purposes.
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