Welcome to our latest interview with Qingqing, an artist who is making waves in the world of performance installations and moving image. Qingqing's work focuses on creating surreal scenarios and exploring the animistic concerns of inanimate and animate objects. With a constant theme of animism running through their work, Qingqing's art celebrates the joy being born out of darkness. In this interview, we delve into Qingqing's inspirations, creative process, and future plans. So sit back, relax, and get ready to be inspired by Qingqing's unique artistic vision.
Q: How did your artist journey start?
A: As an artist, I have a slightly different background from many of the artists I've met here. Unlike some of them who grew up in an art family or started to get in touch with art from a young age, nobody in my family has any relation to the art world. I grew up in Nanjing, China, where I didn't have the opportunity to visit any contemporary arts museum or gallery until my 20s.
However, when I was around five or six years old, my mum asked me about my interests, and I said, "I love drawing." So she sent me to a drawing class. Back then, I was an extremely shy person and preferred to hide myself behind the group of other kids. To help me be more open-minded and learn how to talk and communicate with others, my mum also sent me to a performance class. Ironically, I never expected it, but now I'm a performance artist. It's a coincidence that it all started from that drawing class... READ THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE