Preface
Dream-Inducing Statements on Gao Xiang’s Work
When Gao Xiang describes his series The Dreams , he alludes to his chosen subject (the horse) as a representation of his very soul.
said that Gao's art is naturally a reproach of the concept of anthropocentrism; however, I read his horse as a representation of inner demons and strengths . His horse has become a tool to explore his subconscious experiences and psychological world. I am most intrigued by this idea in his work, that of a creaturely catalyst of self-discovery.
Through this animal, he conducts an investigation of his personal world on canvas and paper, with ink and painting. This concept amalgamates with the physical world best in his installation, forcing the viewer to question how his or her own dream- like spirit animal might navigate his or her daily life. It’s been
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