Alex Z. Wang

New York City Based Contemporary Fine Artist

My work is a meditation on atmosphere, movement, and the emotional landscapes that exist between perception and sensation. Through oil on canvas, I explore the shifting interplay of color, light, and texture—each painting a dynamic field where form dissolves into energy. I am drawn to the transient, the liminal, and the echoes of memory that linger in abstraction, capturing the silent rhythm of motion, the pull of gravity, and the tension between fluidity and structure.

My practice is deeply informed by dance, film, and the ever-evolving visual language of contemporary art. As an avid patron of performance and an observer of the body in motion, I channel this kinetic presence into my work. My paintings embody a choreography of gesture and restraint, where brushstrokes expand and contract, pulse and dissipate—like a breath held and released.

Texture plays a vital role in my compositions. Some works invite a quiet, atmospheric haze, while others are marked by the weight of impasto, demanding touch and presence. The tension between opacity and translucency, between structured repetition and organic emergence, mirrors the complexity of human experience.

I see painting as an ongoing dialogue between intention and intuition, precision and spontaneity. Whether through deep, saturated tones or the delicate dissolution of light, I seek to evoke a space where viewers can pause, immerse, and find their own reflections within the layers. My canvases do not tell stories in a conventional sense; rather, they offer moments of stillness, an invitation to feel, to wander, and to embrace the ambiguity of the in-between.

Artist Bio

Alex Z. Wang is a New York-based painter whose work explores the atmospheric transitions of color, light, and movement. Originally trained at Luxun Academy of Fine Arts, Wang rediscovered his passion for painting in his early twenties, embarking on a self-guided journey to master the nuances of oil painting. After moving to New York in 2014, he immersed himself in workshops at the Art Students League of New York, Parsons, and Cooper Union, refining his techniques in oil, watercolor, and alcohol ink.

Drawing inspiration from Orphism, Neo-Impressionism, and the expressive qualities of dance and performance, Wang’s paintings capture a sense of rhythm, depth, and ephemeral beauty. His works are deeply introspective, seeking to evoke strong emotions and open pathways to new perspectives. Through layered textures, delicate gradients, and dynamic forms, Wang invites viewers to experience the tension between structure and fluidity, presence and impermanence.

Exhibitions:

Upcoming

  • All the Lights I See, Van Der Plas Gallery, New York, NY (March 2025)

  • Memento Mori: Time, Clarity and the Pursuit of Purpose, Equity Gallery, New York, NY (April 2025)

  • Solo Booth, Superfine Art Fair, New York, NY (April 2025)

  • Solo Booth, Clio Art Fair, New York, NY (May 2025)

Recent

  • Lucky Green, KBM Art Gallery, Los Angeles, CA | online (2025)

  • Summer City Idyll, Agora Gallery / AGI Fine Art, New York, NY (2024)

  • Drawing to See, Tenuta di Spannocchia, Italy (2018)

  • Smart Space Group Show, New York, NY (2017)

Digital Exhibitions

  • Nicoleta Gallery, Berlin, Germany (2025)

  • Art Bar Grenada Gallery, Grenada, Spain (2025)

  • Thomson Gallery, Zug, Switzerland (2025)