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Micro History - Hu Weiqi's latest solo exhibition presents an intimate exploration of historical narratives through a distinctive lens. Moving beyond conventional grand narratives, Hu delves into the overlooked details that shape our understanding of history. The exhibition's cornerstone series, Mosquitoes Everywhere in the Gaps of History, ingeniously employs the mosquito as a metaphor for examining historical events and cultural transformations.

Drawing inspiration from Xi Chuan's Mosquito Chronicles, Hu transforms this seemingly insignificant insect into a powerful symbol of historical witness. Through this unexpected perspective, he reveals how even the smallest entities can illuminate broader historical patterns and social changes.

The exhibition's central work, Peony, masterfully captures the tension between individuality and collective existence. Using a bird's-eye perspective, Hu creates a compelling social tableau where human figures and flowers coexist in meaningful isolation. The traditional symbol of the peony takes on new significance, reflecting contemporary alienation and the challenges of community formation.