Mini Biography: Ji was born in 1082 in San Francisco,
California. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Academy of Art University
in 2005. She then relocated in Los Angeles where she still currently works and
resides. “Ji’s work encapsulates an alluring beauty that is both cutting edge
and a nod to time honored technique”.
La Catrina
Acrylic/Mixed
on wood
2007
24” x 24” in
Commentary on work: “The iconic image of ‘La Catrina’
created by Jose Posada has been around for nearly a century. Through research I
was introduced again to that image and was instantly drawn into the idea of
death as a woman and how beauty and life is fleeting”.
Background information: “A
master of capturing the dark side of the beautiful and the sublime.Macabre ‘Day
of the Dead’ catrinas intermingle with exotic empresses, with a regal elegance.
Ji’s imagery is a visual elixir of life and death, combining sacred symbolism
with mystical glamour and opulence. Influenced by historical costumery, Ji
incorporates baroque detailing such as luxurious tapestries, ornamental
feathers, and gold leafing into her work for a more elaborate and decorative
effect.”
Relation to
exhibition: The day of the dead is a celebration of those who have
passed. Ji captures the fascination that we have with the dead. This holiday is
not celebrated by everyone and may even seem strange. Those who do celebrate it
do so by acting as though they deceased is still there by bringing them food
and presents. I think that this may seem a bit cryptic to some but Ji captures
the essence just right.
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