Zelene Jiang Schlosberg
Chicago, Illinois
Zelene Jiang Schlosberg is Chinese-American, who has been hailed for her bold approach to art-making that has resonances in both painting and sculpture.
MessageZelene Jiang Schlosberg is a Chinese-American artist living and working in Chicago who has been hailed for her bold approach to art-making that has resonances in both painting and sculpture. Solo exhibitions include Chinese American Arts Council Gallery (NYC), North Central College (Illinois), University of Illinois at Chicago, East Central College (Missouri) and Woldt Gallery London. She has participated in numerous group shows, including Chicago Sculpture International, The Research House for Asian Art, Zhoub Art Center, The Art Center-Highland Park, CICA Art Museum Korea, and The Royal British Society of Sculptors in London.
Her painting “Directions #0” was featured on the cover of composer John Liberatore’s 2018 debut CD album, “Line Drawings” (Albany Records), and her work “Contemplation” serves as the cover art for Grammy-Award winning Third Coast Percussion’s latest album, “Between Breaths,” released in September 2023 (Cedille Records). Her works can also be seen in Artist Talk Magazine (UK), Studio Visit (US), Art Market Magazine (Israel), World Journal (US) and Tsing Tao Daily (US), and on network TV (ABC News, Chicago). An enthusiastic lover of contemporary classical new music, she frequently collaborates with notable avant-garde musicians, who also collect her work, in addition to several museums. She has been a multi-year participant at Context Art Miami and Los Angeles Art Show (2021-23). She also acts frequently as a curator, jurist and advocate in the art community, whether in Chicago, New York, and abroad.
Statement
Zelene Jiang Schlosberg, a Chicago-based visual artist, is renowned for art that blurs the line between painting and sculpture. Her unique method involves cutting, painting, stacking, and positioning canvases to craft hybrid works where light and shadow dialogue and dance. The pieces are distinctive for their precarious balance between two-dimensional and three-dimensional forms, showcasing a profound attention to line and architectural elements.
Jiang Schlosberg's artistic process and style are deeply influenced by her extensive study of art history and a wide variety of cultural influences. Her work reflects an intricate understanding and appreciation of Medieval and Renaissance paintings, periods known for their detailed iconography and symbolism. Additionally, the East Asian influence is prominently felt, particularly through the techniques and aesthetics of Chinese ink paintings.
In a series of thought-provoking spatial landscapes, elegant humans with tentacles navigate the vast world, seemingly at peace with themselves and the world. For these works, Jiang Schlosberg has created the term “Post Human Dwelling,” adding to the discourse on artificial intelligence and post-humanist culture.
She adeptly combines these diverse themes to create works that is not only visually striking but also rich in historical and cultural references, making her creations stand out in the world of contemporary art.
Her works have been exhibited and collected in the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy and South Korea.
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