INNER STATE GALLERY

Detroit artist and muralist Ouizi unveils her latest solo exhibition Lucky Garden at Inner State Gallery. This entirely new body of work highlights Ouizi’s lifelong exploration into the neologism she has coined as “Chinese Americana.” Mixing nostalgic childhood memories with her own continually evolving floral imagery and hypnotic patterns, Ouizi will create a gallery-wide installation featuring more than 40 new works. Lucky Garden showcases the diversity of Ouizi’s skill set and ongoing dedication to her craft. Ouizi’s signature style references patterns found in nature, textiles and indigenous art, but through her exploration into her own heritage Ouizi pays homage to her lineage and invites the viewer into her dialogue between nostalgia and mark making.

“The title Lucky Garden is a nod to a name that has been used by countless Chinese restaurants around the United States. You've probably eaten at one at some point in your life. Either in a Chinatown borough, or a town in the middle of nowhere off of HWY 80, it was likely the only Chinese restaurant in that town. May is also Asian/Pacific American heritage month I thought it fitting to center the concept of my show about Chinese Americana.  All and all, creating this show has been a great learning experience for me, and will hopefully be one for the viewer as well,” Ouizi added.  

Please join us for the opening artist reception Friday, May 26th from 7-10pm as we welcome both artists in attendance. This event is free and open to the public.

To request the advanced collector’s preview, hi resolution images or interview requests email info@innerstategallery.com or call (313) 744-6505.

Chinatown Chop Suey
48 x 60 Inches Acrylic and Spray Paint on Cradled Wood Panel
$3,500

Shanghai Red
60 x 60 Inches Acrylic and Spray Paint on Cradled Wood Panel
$4,000

Hóngbāo
24 x 30 Inches Acrylic and Spray Paint on Cradled Wood Panel
$1,200

Lotus Flower Bomb
24 x 30 Inches Acrylic and Spray Paint on Cradled Wood Panel
SOLD

Spring In Shanghai
18 x 24 Inches Acrylic and Spray Paint on Cradled Wood Panel
SOLD

Lucky Knot III
12 x 12 Inches Acrylic and Spray Paint on Cradled Wood Panel
SOLD

Lucky Pig
17 x 21 Inches (Framed) Colored Pencil On Fine Art Paper
SOLD

Strong Ox
17 x 21 Inches (Framed) Colored Pencil On Fine Art Paper
SOLD

Brave Tiger
17 x 21 Inches (Framed) Colored Pencil On Fine Art Paper
SOLD

Proud Dragon
17 x 21 Inches (Framed) Colored Pencil On Fine Art Paper
SOLD

The Noble Orchid Of Spring
11.25 x 18 Spay Paint and Acrylic on Paper
SOLD

The Noble Chrysanthemum Of Fall
11.25 x 18 Spay Paint and Acrylic on Paper
SOLD

Silk Scroll III
11.5 x 30 Spay Acrylic Ink on
SOLD

Untitled Study
12 x 16 Inches (Framed) Colored Pencil and Paint on Fine Art Paper
SOLD

Ghost Flowers
8 x 8 Inches Acrylic and Spray Paint on Cradled Wood Panel
SOLD