Foundations is the online fair for emerging art, presenting standout works from tastemaking galleries known for their discovery of fresh talent. For the third edition of the fair, live through August 12th, Artsy Editorial spotlights 10 rising artists we’re watching closely at the fair.
Tiantian Lou
B. 1995, Hangzhou, China. Lives and works in New York.
Portrait of Tiantian Lou by Jeff Yinong Tao. Courtesy of LATITUDE Gallery New York.
Building upon her background in architecture, Canadian artist Tiantian Lou now works across a variety of mediums, from traditional oil paintings to innovative soft vessel sculptures created on sewn canvas and linen.
In a selection of works at Foundations with LATITUDE Gallery New York, Tiantian showcases her continued exploration of spatial environments. Light and shadow create a sense of depth in Silver Lake Blvd (2024), and the presence of floating circular forms suggest a dreamlike, cosmic realm. Awash with soothing pastel color, her painted panels juxtapose interior and exterior spaces. The resulting work combines distinct elements into a single image, inviting viewers to question their understanding of architectural forms.
Tiantian received a BFA and a bachelor’s in architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design. She also holds a master’s in architecture from Princeton University. Her work has been featured in a two-person exhibition and a group exhibition at LATITUDE Gallery New York, as well as a group exhibition at Soloway Gallery.
—Adeola Gay
