LIU WENQI
7-29 May
CURATED BY SONIA BORRELL
IN COLLABORATION WITH ONEART GALLERY
D Contemporary presents a solo exhibition by Wenqi, an artist whose work bridges material sensitivity, poetic intuition, and cross-cultural dialogue.
Developed in collaboration with ONEART Gallery, Beijing, and curated by Sonia Borrell, the presentation offers an immersive insight into the artist’s evolving ceramic practice.
Liu Wenqi was born in Shanghai in 1985. After studying animation design at the Shanghai Academy of Film Arts, she moved to Paris to study fashion design at Studio Berçot. In 2018, she started working as an independent artist and has been represented by La Galerie Capazza since 2019.
Her work "Infection N.01 2019" was acquired in 2023 by the Joseph Déchelette Museum in Roanne, France. "Le soleil de la brume N.43-2" and "Le soleil de la brume N.50" were acquired in 2025 by the Victoria and Albert Museum in the UK, and these works are now part of the museum's permanent collection.
In 2012, she began her career as a textile designer at Atelier Marion Chopineau, where she worked for six years for several renowned fashion houses such as Maison Margiela, Balenciaga, and Louis Vuitton. In 2018, she started working as an independent artist and has been represented by La Galerie Capazza since 2019. Her work "Infection N.01 2019" was acquired in 2023 by the Joseph Déchelette Museum in Roanne, France. "Le soleil de la brume N.43-2" and "Le soleil de la brume N.50" were acquired in 2025 by the Victoria and Albert Museum in the UK, and these works are now part of the museum's permanent collection.
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CURATOR
SONIA BORRELL
Art collector, curator, advisor, lawyer, writer, philanthropist, and entrepreneur
Since founding the Tryson Collection in 2008, Sonia has dedicated her life to discovering talent, nurturing creativity, and curating excellence from Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Germany, the UK, the US, Spain, and beyond. Her collection has been featured in some of the world’s biggest museums including the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum in Madrid, and the Museo Novecento in Florence.
She owns works from the top figurative and contemporary artists, including Alex Katz, Takashi Murakami, Yoshitomo Nara, Jaume Plensa, and Robert Nava. With her Soniabblondon brand, she’s set to uplift the next generation of artists and collectors to advance the scene forward.
As an art advisor for Art Belina in China and The Althari Group in Saudi Arabia, her commitment to cultivating the Kingdom’s art scene has captured acclaim in GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, Women’s Herald, L’Officiel, and others.
Her personal journey reflects her mission: Art lovers follow movements. Art collectors move them further.
ONEART GALLERY, BEIJING
Founded in Beijing in 2023, ONEART Gallery is driven by a new generation committed to a long-term vision for the contemporary art landscape. Dedicated to supporting outstanding emerging artists on a global scale, the gallery fosters meaningful cultural exchange between East and West while building lasting relationships between artists and collectors. With a focus on sustainability, dialogue, and growth, ONEART Gallery positions itself as both a platform and an advocate for the next wave of contemporary artistic voices.
Behind the gallery is Susan, a brand strategist, creative director, and entrepreneur with over 14 years of experience in brand strategy, creative development, and integrated marketing. Her career includes key roles at leading agencies such as BlueFocus and Ogilvy, where she developed a strong expertise in shaping narratives across commercial and cultural sectors. In 2018, she founded her own advertising agency, expanding her practice to include creative direction for brands, content IPs, as well as commercial and public art projects.
Her multidisciplinary perspective is informed by seven years of calligraphy training and a deep engagement with history, philosophy, literature, and science, alongside a lifelong passion for painting. As part of a new generation of gallerists, Susan embraces a philosophy of long-termism—committing to sustained collaboration with artists and collectors to nurture emerging global talent and contribute to a more interconnected contemporary art ecosystem.
