Created By
Li Xi
Ink on paper
Curator
Luke Chapman
"Being from Nothing" encapsulates the core ethos of the BK SIGG Collection’s "Technically Collecting" exhibition at Volta Basel. Here, Li Xi’s mastery lies not only in technical prowess but in the philosophical tension conjured—between nothingness and existence, tradition and innovation. These ink work resonate with the collection’s mission: to map the evolving landscape of Chinese contemporary art by foregrounding artists who both honor and subvert artistic lineage.
Li Xi’s "Being from Nothing" is a striking meditation on emergence and dissolution, rendered through the timeless medium of ink on paper. In this work, Li's works orchestrate a delicate interplay between intricate linear structures and fluid, spontaneous washes. The composition oscillates between form and void, inviting the viewer to contemplate the genesis of being from the emptiness of the page. At once precise and unpredictable, the artwork evokes both the rigor of traditional Chinese ink painting and the restless spirit of contemporary experimentation.
Created By
Li Xi
92 x 66 cm | 36 x 26 in
2011