Shao Fan, Mason’s Yard (2026)
Shao Fan
Refrain / 复沓
22 May – 27 June 2026
Dates
22 May – 27 June 2026
Preview: Thursday 21 May 2026, 6–8pm
White Cube presents the first UK exhibition of Beijing-based artist Shao Fan (also known as Yu Han, b. 1964), featuring his meticulously rendered ink-on-rice-paper paintings.
Shao Fan’s practice is informed by a deep engagement with traditional Chinese culture, whilst also referencing elements of Western art history. Mixing past with present, his ethereal works explore the interconnectedness of humanity and nature.
Further information about the exhibition, including installation images and featured artworks, will be available ahead of the opening.
In the Studio
Shao Fan
‘The time I spent in the studio felt infinite. I could use it indefinitely. It was a bit like when drawing a rabbit, the second hair comes about from the relation with the first hair. Similarly to when you draw a long line, and then repeatedly layer line after line over it, it is a way of re-outlining.’ – Shao Fan
From his Beijing studio, Shao Fan reflects on the meditative process behind his meticulous monochromatic ink-on-rice-paper paintings.
Shao Fan
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