Xiyadie

Xiyadie (born August 27, 1963) (Zhee-ya-dee;[1] in English: "Siberian Butterfly"[2]) is a Chinese artist. He is known for using traditional Chinese paper cutting to incorporate themes of gay identity, personal struggle, and societal critique.[2]

Early life and background

Xiyadie was born on August 27, 1963,[1] in a small village in Shaanxi province in northwestern China.[3] Xiyadie grew up in a conservative environment based on traditional values. From an early age, he was aware of his attraction to men, but due to societal pressure, he married a woman and had two children.[1][4]

He began his work as an artist in the 1980s.[5] His art features Chinese paper cutting, which he saw as a means to connect with his ancestry while exploring his identity and discussing queer themes and experiences.[6][7][8]

His major works include Joy (1999),[7] Xiang (2012),[7] Music (2016),[7] and Train (2022).[8]

Exhibitions and recognition

In 2009, he was included in the Difference-Gender exhibition of LGBTQ Chinese artists.[2] In 2024, Xiyadie held a solo show titled "Queer Cut Utopias" at The Drawing Center in New York City.[1] Xiyadie's art featured in the Richard Saltoun Gallery and Blindspot Gallery.[6] His was included in the collection Contemporary Queer Chinese Art: A Buried Voice (2023).[2][7][9]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Harrity, Christopher (17 November 2015). "Artist Spotlight: Xiyadie". The Advocate. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d "The bumpy road to acceptance of China's LGBTQ+ artists is explored in a new anthology". The Art Newspaper. 7 November 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
  3. ^ D'Souza, Aruna (21 June 2023). "Hidden in a Mini-Mall in Flushing, a Home for Art". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 21 June 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
  4. ^ "The gay Chinese farmer and his cutting edge art". BBC News. 12 September 2017. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
  5. ^ Zhang, Lisa Yin (5 February 2024). "Xiyadie Carves Out Queer Dreamworlds". Frieze. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
  6. ^ a b "The Drawing Center: Xiyadie: Queer Cut Utopias". The Drawing Center: Xiyadie: Queer Cut Utopias. 2024-09-18. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  7. ^ a b c d e "XIYADIE - Biography | Richard Saltoun". www.richardsaltoun.com. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
  8. ^ a b "Xiyadie". Blindspot Gallery. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
  9. ^ "Contemporary Queer Chinese Art: A Buried Voice". artreview.com. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
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