ARTIST TALK: Yan Wang Preston, Thursday 10 July, 6:30pm  BOOK PLACE

Recognised for her expert ability to excavate humanity at the heart of landscapes, Yan Wang Preston (b. 1976, Henan Province, China) has created numerous acclaimed series which explore the mercurial relationship between people and place. Wang Preston’s combined interest in photography and mountain climbing have had a transformative impact upon her practice; initially inspired by climber and photojournalist Galen Rowell, she has become known for her adventurous photographic projects which encompass a variety of physical and conceptual terrain.

After moving to the UK and attaining an MA in Photography at Bradford College, Wang Preston began a practice-based PhD in Photography at the University of Plymouth. This was the genesis of her breakthrough work, the documentary series Mother River.

Wang Preston’s projects are internationally and critically acclaimed. She was the recipient of the inaugural RPS Award for Environmental Responsibility in 2023. Her work is in numerous collections, including the Victoria & Albert Museum, London; National Portrait Gallery, London; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, USA; National Trust Collections, UK; Wuhan Art Museum, China; Syngenta AG; and Swatch Art Peace Hotel, Shanghai and is held by private collectors worldwide.