In the Symbols

Yiwei Gallery X Wuhan Contemporary Art Lab is pleased to present In the Symbols, a duo exhibition featuring recent works by Chinese artist Chan13 and American artist Vita Kari. This exhibition investigates the intricate dynamics of contemporary life in a world dominated by symbols, examining the dual roles of the artists as both internet creators and fine artists.

In an era where identities are distilled into labels, emotions compressed into emojis, and thoughts shaped by algorithms, Chan13 and Vita Kari challenge the reductive nature of these digital constructs. Through their work, they reveal the complexity of ideas and the authenticity of emotions that lie beneath the surface of modern visual language.

Chan 13

Chan13 is an artist, independent watchmaker, and architect. His practice spans various fields, including murals, oil paintings, and installations. He is also engaged in architectural design and independent watch design and production. This diverse experience provides Chan13 with different artistic perspectives and a unique artistic style. He holds a Ph.D. in architecture history from Harvard University, and his years of research training instill a scholarly rigor in his work. As a successor of traditional architectural craftsmanship and an independent watchmaker, his style blends horological art with the aesthetics of traditional Chinese architecture

Vita Kari

Vita Kari (they/them) is a visual artist from Los Angeles, CA, working across textiles, performance, and video.

Their notable works include video series “Virality as Form: The Craziest Thing About Being Creative,” performance “Trapped in a Can,” and the upcoming “Close the Door.” Kari has exhibited at Goodmother Gallery, Bolsky Gallery, and Yiwei Gallery LA, as well as internationally in Shanghai and Wuhan, China at Yiwei. They will make their art fair debut at Untitled Miami in December 2024.

Kari has been featured in Forbes, Artnet, Gay Times and Interview Magazine, among others. They have collaborated with brands such as Marc Jacobs, Loewe, Tory Burch, Google, Adobe, Spotify, and more.

Vita Kari
I Think She Lied About Her First Food In The US , 2024
Digital weaving, hand-painted fabric pigments, and rhinestone embellishments
180" x 80"

Vita Kari
Tila Tequila's Day Off, 2024
Digital weaving, hand-painted fabric pigments, and rhinestone embellishments
80" x 55"

Vita Kari
Playdough Paperflower, 2024
Digital weaving, hand-painted fabric pigments, and rhinestone embellishments
30" x 40"

Vita Kari
Teletubby Sun, 2024
Digital weaving, hand-painted fabric pigments, and rhinestone embellishments
30" x 40"

Vita Kari
Dreamcore Apartment, 2024

Digital weaving, hand-painted fabric pigments, and rhinestone embellishments
30" × 40"

Vita Kari
Sensory Overload, 2024
Digital weaving, hand-painted fabric pigments, and rhinestone embellishments
30" × 40"

In the Symbols

About Artists

Chan 13

Vita Kari

installation photos