On view: November 21st - January 11th

Artists: Linye Jiang & Yiwei Leo Wang

"Fruity Night" is an intimate self-reflection by artists who have transitioned from China to the U.S., encountering Western queer culture. This exhibition explores their desire to immerse themselves in new experiences such as clubbing, nightlife, and subcultures, where they express their uniqueness and character within constraints and censorship. As they navigate these spaces, they confidently challenge mainstream norms, dressing extravagantly and mingling freely within the queer community. Yet, amidst this apparent freedom, one must ask: Is it genuine liberation, or are there hidden expectations of conformity?

Wang’s installations meticulously dissect the paradoxes of the nightclub scene, a venue synonymous with personal freedom yet ironically marked by an undercurrent of uniformity. His works invite contemplation on the complex interplay between self-expression and the subtle pressures to conform that pervade these juicy sweaty social spaces.

In conversation, Jiang’s artworks…