World-renowned artist Dai Ying has partnered with the Pashmina Art Gallery in Hamberg, Germany. Sponsored by luxury brands Dior and Louis Vuitton, she is the youngest and only Chinese artist donating pieces towards the auction.
The auction benefits the rescue of Asian street dogs, providing them with necessary vet care and forever homes.
Ying has been described as a luminary within the realm of contemporary painting, installations and performance art. She has continued to inspire audiences and hold a mirror up to the patriarchy through her captivating creations.
Born in the rural city of Emei Mountain, Sichuan, China, Ying developed a profound connection with her homeland's rich cultural heritage.
She pursued her natural talent at the Academy of Arts and Design at Tsinghua University and the Academy of Fine Arts in China.
After developing her craft, she began work on her ongoing and evolving painting series, 'M Theory'. 'M Theory' was a philosophical interpretation of the universe's origin, using bright colours and round shapes to symbolise a woman's womb and the creation of life.
Ying moved to New York in 2011 to pursue her passion but moved back to China in 2017 after her construction worker father became terminally ill. This inspired her acclaimed 'In Memory of Forgotten' exhibition at the Today Art Museum in Beijing.
She gained notoriety after her installation pieces at Look At Me and Temple, which included scraps of trash and forgotten construction site materials left over from residential buildings destroyed by the Chinese government.
In 2023, Ying delved into the world of performance art, creating pieces that centred on the Chinese philosophy that life is born from the earth and that as people die, they regenerate back to the earth.
Her artistry has become widely recognised for its affiliation with deeply personal themes and her feminist mindset. The donation of her artwork to the Pashima Art Gallery represents her dedication to supporting noteworthy causes.
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