Lisson Gallery presents The Signs are Present, Li Ran’s first solo exhibition in Los Angeles. Featuring nine recent oil paintings, the exhibition marks a shift in the artist’s practice toward a quieter, more introspective visual language. Moving away from overt satire and conceptual devices, Li explores personal reflection and painterly form. While narratives are subdued, symbolic details and cultural references offer layered meaning and invite viewers to engage with ambiguity and introspection
