Artists

Zhang Xuerui

Press release

Galerie Urs Meile is pleased to announce In Search of Lost Time II, the solo exhibition by Chinese artist Zhang Xuerui (b. 1979, Shanxi, China) at its Zurich gallery. This exhibition follows the thread of the artist’s unique abstract painting showcased at the Urs Meile Gallery in Lucerne in 2019, providing a reflective summary of her recent works centered around the themes of “time” and “object.” It is also a sequel and further extension of her 2023 exhibition at the gallery space in Beijing. Employing painting and installation as her mediums, Zhang Xuerui engages in a dialogue that encompasses her personal experiences, family history, the passage of time, memory, and emotion.

“In life, it is difficult to achieve intimacy, and I hope to express it through painting.” — Zhang Xuerui