Wei Kangna is a young Chinese artist, born on January 31, 2001. She graduated with a degree in Painting from Renmin University of China, where she received multiple scholarships and academic honors. Her artistic practice spans various mediums, including painting,...
Read MoreWei Kangna is a young Chinese artist, born on January 31, 2001. She graduated with a degree in Painting from Renmin University of China, where she received multiple scholarships and academic honors. Her artistic practice spans various mediums, including painting, installations, and mixed media, with a particular focus on delicate materials and symbolic language to explore themes such as identity, emotions, and the relationship between humans and their environment.
Wei Kangna's works have been exhibited in prominent Chinese art spaces, including the Shuxiangrongtong exhibition at Renmin University (2020). Her artistic research centers on introspection, the exploration of the psyche, and the multifaceted expression of everyday emotions. Among her most notable works are The Unavoidable Self (a silk-and-copper-wire installation) and Mind in a Box (an interactive mixed-media installation), where natural elements—such as insects and birds—serve as metaphors for human mental states.
Her style blends traditional Chinese craftsmanship (e.g., Chan-hua, a silk-thread folding technique) with contemporary concepts, emphasizing material tactility and viewer interaction. Through her work, Wei Kangna seeks to trace, within the frenzy of modern society, that profound connection between the individual and their cultural roots.
