Oscar yi Hou

Oscar yi Hou
Born1998 (age 25–26)
Liverpool, England, U.K.
Alma materColumbia University
Known forPainting, poetry

Oscar yi Hou (born 1998) is a New York City–based British-Chinese painter and poet.[1]

He is known for his portraits that are "never purely figurative, but position characters as richly complex ciphers",[2] engaging with the “subterranean semiotics” of his communities.[3] His oil-on-canvas works make reference to a variety of visual cultures and histories, from pop culture to art history, including Dragon Ball Z or Martin Wong.

  1. ^ "At 25, Artist Oscar yi Hou Has Already Had a Solo Museum Show—And Written a Memoir". www.culturedmag.com. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
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  3. ^ Harrelson, Sarah (November 28, 2023). "6 Artists to Watch during Miami Art Week According to Sarah Harrelson". Artsy. Retrieved July 10, 2024.