Lingxiang Wu is a Chinese queer visual artist, researcher, graphic designer, and educator currently based in Toronto. He earned a degree in Photography and Media Studies from the University at Buffalo in 2015 and completed his MFA in Interdisciplinary Master of Arts, Media, and Design at OCAD University in 2019.
Wu's artistic practice spans various mediums, including photographic collage, video, animation, and installation. His work delves into contemporary image culture influenced by the aesthetics of the smooth, highlighting the collective exhaustion experienced in the attention economy. Through art-based research, he seeks to create contemplative visual experiences and archives that offer a counterpoint to the increasingly aggressive digital environment. Wu has received support from esteemed institutions such as the Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council for his ongoing research projects, Digital Landfill and Performative Digital Bodies. His artwork has been showcased internationally in Canada, the United States, and Korea. cv
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