Jiannan Wu
New York, NY, USA
Biography
Jiannan Wu is a Chinese-born, New York-based sculptor recognized for his intricate, hyper-realistic bas-reliefs that capture contemporary urban life. Using resin and polymer clay, Wu creates three-dimensional narratives that reflect themes of globalization, consumerism, and cultural identity. His work has been featured in exhibitions at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Long Museum in Shanghai, earning him recognition for his fusion of traditional relief techniques with modern subject matter.
Works
Country Love：Gang War2020 · Acrylic on resin, wood and metal · 14 × 14 in. Country Love：I'm Telling You...2019 · Acrylic on resin, wood and LED light · 8 × 6 in. Country Love：Village Beauty2020 · Acrylic on resin, wood · 9 × 7 in. Country Love：On My Way2020 · Acrylic on resin, wood and metal · 10 × 11 in. Country Love: My Daughter Will Not Marry Your Son2020 · Acrylic on resin, wood and LED light · 6 × 8 in. Country Love：Welcome the County Clerk2019 · Acrylic on resin, wood · 9 × 11 in. Memento Mori2021 · acrylic on resin and metal · 8.25 × 10.25 in.