“Every culture is de..ined by its artists," declared contemporary master David Dory. Chinese artist AOZI's message-laden, socially satirical caricatures are dominated by the importance of their socio-political message and seek to arouse meaningful

　　discourse while celebrating the freedom of cultural expression.

　　A natural blend of German Expressionism

　　and Chinese Gongbi styles, AOZI's scathing parodies embody the prerogative of artistic essence as she continues the centuries-old tradition of provocative satirical, political art that challenges the conventions of society. Like her predecessors, ranging from 19th century Daumier in France to the contemporary "Charlie Hebdo-Je Suis Charlie," her paintbrush is a visual metaphor which rede..ines the dilemmas of modern political and social woes, re..lecting dark psychological and symbolic visions of the contemporary world. Infused with compelling themes of consumption, avarice, greed and gluttony, the artist targets the foibles of the power elite and lampoons the bourgeoisies with her cartoon-like ..igures. These powerful

　　transcriptions convert her art into potent, comical social critiques on the world.

　　Through an intuitive visual language which is symbolically interlaced with a collage of ..igures and animals, AOZI portrays her subjects with a dynamic aesthetic narrative message which consistently asserts that her compositions are socially and politically relevant. Creating a deep, complex language of imagery that provides the viewer with a message in code, she allows us to extract hidden meanings from her art. By successfully capturing the realities of the subject's cultural world, her compositions demand a deeper reading from the viewer. Offering an unsettling and disturbing commentary on modern society, the artist expresses her outrage against ruling oligarchs through her skillful lines which de..ine her exaggerated figures. Stimulating her audience to viscerally interact with her dynamic socio-political narrative, her intense yet formidable caricature oeuvre speaks to the audience on many levels and mirrors our unease with various societal issues.

　　AOKI's unique painterly vision employs a vivid color palette which is juxtaposed with black and white images of her subjects. The contrast of darker tones with the occasional pastel hue, contributes to the psychological tension of the composition as AOZI creates an intangible world of smiling faces who play-act stories for us to decipher. This interplay of light and dark creates an inverse chiaroscuro technique, emphasizing the two-dimensionality of the ..igures, rather than adding a third plane whichworks to the advantage of the outrageous, coy ..igures in the. foreground, who peek out at the viewer with a teasing gaze.

　　Internationally celebrated in Asia, Europe and the U.S., AOZI's masterful caricature oeuvre has been catapulted to the international art arena. Often compared to the great masters, her art is commissioned and exhibited across Asia and Europe, and has been critically acclaimed. Treasured internationally and nationally, her artwork is showcased in many promi

　　nent corporate and private collections. Amsterdam Whitney Gallery is proud to shine the spotlight on this rising star!

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