Summoning the Wind: Qian Li
September 5th 2024
Main Gallery
As an interdisciplinary artist, Qian Li weaves together personal narratives with universal themes, bridging the gap between individual experiences and collective concerns. Drawing from her upbringing in a Chinese coastal village and her journey of raising a biracial family in the United States, Li is deeply intrigued by the delicate dance between opposing forces. Her creative vision often springs from the realm of dreams, infusing her narratives with a sense of mystery and fluidity across time.
The title, Summoning the Wind, refers to a Chinese metaphor, which suggests the ability to call upon natural forces. This invisible element is one of the central themes in her meditations on time, power, and protection. Li delves into the dichotomies of stasis and change, the private and the public, and the intersection of memory and lived experience. Through painting, print, video, and installations, this exhibition offers a multidimensional exploration of these themes, inviting viewers to contemplate the interconnectedness of human existence.
Support provided by Gannon University, Gene Davis Sales and Service Steel Supply & Fabrication, and Geiger & Sons
Draw Your Dream
Invitation to Animate Your Dreams
Qian warmly invites you to collaborate with her to bring your dreams to life through animation.
Instructions are available at the Museum if you would like to create your sequence there.
Instructions for submitting your dream digitally:
1. Participants have the option to create their animation digitally on a computer or tablet.
2. When submitting digitally, please send your work (Less than 300 MB) as a JPG or MP4 file to dreams@erieartmuseum.org.
Li will gather all the dream-inspired artwork and create a collective animation, which will be updated every two weeks on YouTube throughout the exhibition. Please note: drawings will not be returned.