Into Sleep Once Came the White Munia

oil on canvas
Spotlight Artist

Into Sleep Once Came the White Munia

oil on canvas
In Passing

oil on canvas
Elsewhere

oil on canvas
In her paintings, Yanqing Pei delves into how different beings coexist with distinct rhythms, and how possible relationships emerge and evolve between them. Her practice opens up a chaotic yet harmonious shared world where elements transform, dissolve and recombine, suggesting ambiguous states of being that remain in flux. Through linear structures, transparent layers and shifting forms, her paintings create a space for poetic imagination.

Feb 2026
Beth Rudin DeWoody
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