Xu He

Xu He lives and works in both Beijing and Berlin. His artistic practice is shaped by a dual educational background and lived experiences in China and Germany, allowing him to integrate abstract and chaotic imagery while negotiating diverse cultural contexts. This synthesis results in a distinctive visual language that reflects his engagement with cross-cultural influences.

The socio-historical conditions of his formative years instilled in him a profound sense of unease, a theme that pervades his work. His artistic exploration centers on issues of identity, social development, and technological transformation, examining the intricate relationship between individual experience and collective memory. Xu’s practice underscores the inevitability of conflict, both in artistic creation and in broader sociopolitical realities. Through the processes of deconstruction and reconstruction, he critically engages with historical narratives, reshaping them into a visual landscape that conveys a futuristic perspective.