PENG WEI (B. 1974)

Peng Wei is a Beijing-based artist known for fusing traditional Chinese ink painting aesthetics into contemporary form and presentation. Inspired by garments, shoes, and silk brocade, Peng created beautiful and thought-provoking works such as robe paintings, handcrafted silk shoes, painted mannequins, and handscrolls which she replaced traditional silk brocade mounting with hand-painted patterns.
Peng Wei began to paint her robe series in the early 2000s. The current work is a prime example of the artist re-interpreting a traditional Chinese fabric design motif as a visual element in her painting. Peng Wei’s works are in the collection of leading museums worldwide, including the Museum of Fine Art, Boston; Asian Art Museum, San Francisco and M+, Hong Kong.