ORIA(Zhuoran) XU

ARTIST STATEMENT

No artist statement is my artist statment.

The world and my thoughts are in a constant state of transformation, continuously evolving in ways I cannot predict. The next moment, the next idea, is always uncertain. This fluidity of self and thought makes it challenging to define my work within the confines of a fixed artist statement. In all likelihood, there is no clear or consistent thread that connects my pieces; everything is in a perpetual process of development. For me, this ongoing transformation is the truest reflection of a young artist’s approach. If I were to simply replicate myself, to adhere to a singular, unchanging style or concept, then what would be the purpose of creating at all?

Rather than seeking clear definitions, I am committed to resisting them. The absence of boundaries in my practice allows for continuous exploration and growth. My work is driven by an ongoing curiosity—an interest in constantly posing new questions. These questions may not always be immediately connected, but over time, they will converge in unexpected ways. My intention is not to find all the answers, but to remain open to the possibilities of what might emerge in the process of asking.

CV

• 2022  “Smelly, Dirty, Clean,” Group Exhibition, Chelsea College of Arts, London, United Kingdom
  
• 2023  “Kare,” Group Exhibition, Triangle Space, London, United Kingdom
  
• 2023  “House,” Group Exhibition, Safehouse 1&2, London, United Kingdom
  
• 2023  “Little Show,” Group Exhibition, Cookhouse Gallery, London, United Kingdom
  
• 2023  “One,” Group Exhibition, Cookhouse Gallery, London, United Kingdom
  
• 2024  “Everything must go,” Group Exhibition, Cookhouse Gallery, London, United Kingdom
  
• 2024  “Host,” Group Exhibition, St Saviour’s Pimlico, London, United Kingdom
  
• 2024  “A night for,” Group Exhibition, Cookhouse Gallery, London, United Kingdom
  

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