+ About the work

The artist writes about the work; "The shadow of collective identity is where the individual identity lies. By gazing at the fragility of one's shadow, one can accept the surroundings like a fluttering butterfly."

+ About the artist

Bowei Yang (b.1994 Hangzhou China) is an artist based in Beijing and London. His work explores the queer scene in China, through the lens of staged memories of his childhood.

Bowei Yang received his Bachelor's Degree in Photography from Beijing Film Academy and his MA from the Royal College of Art in London in 2019.

Honoured as one of the Foam Talents 2021 he is exhibiting his work internationally, including in China, France, Japan and the UK.