"Ich stecke all meine Rebellion in meine Werke"
Chinese artist Ju Ting discusses her exhibition at Galerie Urs Meile in Zurich, where she presents abstract paintings built from up to 300 layers of acrylic. She then deconstructs the surfaces by cutting, peeling, or hammering them to reveal hidden layers and emotions. Her series "Winter is Coming" and "Amber" explore themes of societal pressure, rebellion, and uncertainty, particularly reflecting on the harsh realities of the COVID-19 era in China.
This article matters because it offers an intimate look at Ju Ting's unique artistic process, which merges beauty with violence and control with chaos. Her work challenges conventional notions of painting by transforming two-dimensional surfaces into three-dimensional, tactile objects. The interview highlights how her practice engages with broader social and emotional issues, making her a compelling figure in contemporary Chinese abstract art.