Introduction

Xu He, lives and works in Beijing and Berlin. With a background shaped by both Chinese and German education and life experiences, his artistic practice integrates abstract and chaotic imagery, striking a balance within diverse cultural contexts and forming a distinctive personal language.

The era in which he grew up instilled in him a deep sense of unease, which runs throughout his work. His creations often explore themes of identity, social development, and technological transformation, delving into the complex interplay between individual experience and collective memory.

Xu emphasizes the inevitability of conflict in both artistic creation and reality. Through the processes of deconstructing and reconstructing images and social narratives, he critically examines the history, shaping a visual landscape imbued with a futuristic perspective.