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Ying Handler

Switzerland / China

Portrait: Ying Handler
Portrait: Ying Handler

Ying Handler was born in Qinzhou, Guangxi, China in 1991 and now lives in Zurich, Switzerland. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Visual Communication from the China Academy of Art and a Master's degree from the Brand University in Hamburg. Ying has worked as an art teacher and designer in Hangzhou and is a member of the China Design Association. The artist finds inspiration for her paintings in meditation.



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Ying Handler: Haus-Serie #1 / Öl auf Leinwand, 30x30cm

This series by Ying Handler is linked to the artist's experiences. She has lived and studied in many different cities and countries. Changing living conditions, epidemics, wars and extreme weather conditions have always concerned Ying. Home is an important place in human life, providing a sense of security and stability. The series explores the longing for home.

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Ying Handler: Universum-Kollektion #1 / Ölstift, Ölfarbe auf Papier, 29,7x42cm

Inspired by the world of Ying meditation, the Universum collection from Ying Handler is all about bright colours and expressive graphics and symbols. Love and hope are at the heart of the range.

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Ying Handler: Traum / Mix Media, 50 x 50 cm, 2024

This artwork represents a dream of the artist. The centre of the painting, which is painted in blue and green, represents the sky and nature. It shows two figures ascending into the sky. The surroundings of the picture are characterised by buildings, mountains and green landscapes. In this dream, Ying Handler experiences what life is like as an immigrant in a new country and a new culture. Aspects such as newness, curiosity, fear and rootlessness are thematised. The floating movements of the figures and the deconstructed buildings in the work reflect the surrealistic feeling of the dream.