The Chinese adage “Fire cannot be wrapped in paper,” underscores this collection of works by artist Xiang Hao. That truth cannot be controlled, as the saying implies, also epitomizes what drove Xiang to pursue art full-time since 2017. This saying also gives free rein to Xiang’s creative process. The media he uses, from ink to burned marks to acrylic on canvas to Chinese Xuan paper, depend on how vital they are to visualizing his evolving concepts.

“I wonder what will come out when I’m trying to control something that is not easy to control.” —— Xiang Hao

Born in 1983, graduated from Shandong University of Art & Design.
Lives and works between Shanghai and Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China.
In his artistic process, Xiang Hao deliberately challenges his self-expression, avoiding excessive proficiency to render each of his works unique.

Xiang Hao 项昊

Works

Propitious Omen (Ziqi) Comes From the East

2019
150x150cm, Acrylic on Canvas, Burned Marks, Unique
Flames

2018
105x105cm, Acrylic on Canvas, Burned Marks, Unique
Quietly, the Blue Chi

2019
51x51cm, Acrylic on Canvas, Burned Marks, Unique

Trace #10

2019
23x23cm (38x38cm with frame), Charcoal und Ink, Burned Marks on Handmade Paper, Unique
Trace #6

2018
92.5x72cm, Charcoal, Burned Marks on Chinese Xuan Paper, Unique
Trace #13

2019
23x23cm (38x38cm with frame), Charcoal und Ink, Burned Marks on Handmade Paper, Unique

2.4g

2022
25x25cm (38x38cm with frame), Charcoal und Ink, Burned Marks on Chinese Xuan Paper, Unique
2.6g

2022
25x25cm (38x38cm with frame), Charcoal und Ink, Burned Marks on Chinese Xuan Paper, Unique
6.6g

2022
25x25cm (38x38cm with frame), Charcoal und Ink, Burned Marks on Chinese Xuan Paper, Unique

Trace #3

2019
12x22cm (33x42cm with frame), Charcoal, Burned Marks on Chinese Xuan Paper, Unique
Trace #5

2018
12x22cm (33x42cm with frame), Charcoal, Burned Marks on Chinese Xuan Paper, Unique