Based in Shanghai and Tokyo. Lu creates fantastical, often painfully shocking images which represent an interdisciplinary blend of religion, philosophy, neuroscience, psychology and modern technology. The output of his artistic practice spans game engines, 3-D animated films, video game installations, holograms, motion capture performances, etc. Lu’s works have been featured at several institutions and exhibitions including Kunstpalais Erlangen (Erlangen, Germany, 2022), Spiral Garden (Tokyo, 2018), and M Woods (Beijing, 2017-2018). Recent participations in large thematic exhibitions include Asia Society Triennial 2021, New York, and the 59th Venice Biennale in 2022. Lu Yang was awarded the BMW Art Journey in 2019, and Deutsche Bank’s “Artist of the Year” in 2022.