How do the roles we observe as children shape the art we create as adults? In this conversation, I connect with painter and curator Yannie Gu, whose creative vision was formed by the women in her life in Shanghai. 

Tune in to hear how Yannie leveraged the power of community to create an experimental pop-up gallery. Yannie offers a beautiful perspective on her use of color and the symbolism of flames in her work, creating a world where her characters are protected and powerful. This episode explores how our past, our passions, and our communities can intertwine to create a voice that is uniquely our own.

 

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Yannie Gu

00:51 - Growing Up in Shanghai

03:03 - From Professional Ballet to Visual Art

05:20 - Finding Her Voice and Community at SVA

07:10 - The Genesis of Museum 54: A Platform for Peers

12:20 - The Gaze in the Age of Technology

17:30 - Painting with Fire: The Symbolism of Flames and Color

23:45 - Balancing a Studio Practice with Commercial Work

30:40 - Capturing Ideas in the Notes App

32:00 - Final Reflections on the Creative Journey

 

Check out the full video interview on our YouTube channel!

https://youtu.be/fgH4xiLL0v0

 

Connect with Yannie:

 

Follow Yannie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yanixgu/?hl=en

Yannie’s Website: https://yannieyiyanggu.com/

 

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This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Santiago Cardona and Daniel Espinosa.

 

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