The work of artist and teacher LiLi 丽丽 Nacht explores current issues through the spiritual framework of ancient traditions. Her practice, rooted in meditation as well as ritual, draws from Daoism and traditional 山水 (mountain water) ink painting. In this juxtaposition of present and past, LiLi 丽丽 utilizes a variety of media ranging from performance to painting to explore the complexities of chosen versus inherited national/sexual identities. Working primarily on a project-to-project basis, LiLi 丽丽 integrates historical research, interviews, personal narrative and storytelling to generate intimate dialogue.
