Zhiming Xu, a graduate of Central South University, pursued further education at the Central Academy of Fine Arts from 2013 to 2015. He currently holds membership in the Chinese Imaging Oil Painting Research Association and the Jiangsu Oil Painting Society.
YUFANG-XIAO was born in Wuhan, China. He worked as a teacher and is now an independent artist. He served as the executive curator of the Shangyuan Art Museum in Beijing. Currently, he resides in Beijing and Wuhan.
Wu Qin, a highly experienced and respected senior teacher, holds a pivotal role at Yunnan University Affiliated High School. With her extensive background in education, she has been instrumental in shaping the minds of countless students, fostering a strong educational foundation for them.
Wu Bin, an accomplished Associate Professor at the School of Modern Design and Art within the prestigious Yunnan University of Finance and Economics, plays a pivotal role in shaping the creative minds of students. His expertise primarily lies in teaching fundamental art design courses, and he is known for his exceptional skills in creative production and the transformation of waste materials into art.
Wei Xin, born in the ancient city of Jingzhou with a history of more than 2200 years in Hubei Province, is a member of the China Artists Association and the Chinese Folklore Photographers Association. His father is a renowned artist in lacquer and oil paintings, which sparked his interest in painting from a young age.
In 1997, Wei Xin graduated from the oil painting master’s class at South China Normal University, where he studied oil painting in Mr. Shang Yang’s studio. In 2010, he pursued further studies in contemporary oil paintings at Tsinghua University’s Institute of Fine Arts. In 2011, he became a visiting scholar, focusing on material performance art in the Oil Painting Department of the Central Academy of Fine Arts.
Wang Xing Hua, a highly accomplished artist, holds prominent positions in the art world as a Member of the China Artists Association. He serves as the President of the Yixing Artists Association Comprehensive Material Painting Society and as the Vice President of the Yixing Oil Painting Association, demonstrating his local leadership. He also holds the titles of Specially Appointed Painter at the Wu Guanzhong Art Museum and the Wuxi Calligraphy and Painting Institute, showcasing his global influence. In addition, Wang Xing Hua contributes to arts education as a Lecturer and Craftsperson at Wuxi Vocational and Technical College of Arts and Crafts, nurturing future talents.
Shen Su, Secretary of the Party Committee of the Academy of Fine Arts, professor and master’s supervisor of Qiongtai Normal University. Member of the Chinese Calligraphy Education Steering Committee of the Ministry of Education, expert of the National Art Fund evaluation expert, academic degree Center of the Ministry of Education communication and thesis evaluation expert, member of the Chinese Calligrapher Association, artist funded by the National Art Fund project, expert of Hubei Provincial Federation of Literature and Art, expert of Hainan Provincial Philosophy and Social Science expert pool, top talent in Hainan Province.
Ru Shaojun, Mongolian, is a member of China Artists Association, a national first-class artist, a painter of Chinese National Fine Arts Institution, Vice Chairman of Baotou Artists Association and Curator of Sanjia Village Paintings Galleries in Beijing.
REN, LIMIN is an associate professor in the School of Humanities and Law at Northeastern Forestry University. She is currently a visiting scholar at Tsinghua University and has dedicated a significant portion of her career to teaching and researching visual communication. She has authored more than 10 academic papers, 7 monographs, and textbooks. Additionally, she has served as the principal investigator for 8 research projects and has received 8 provincial and ministerial awards for her contributions in the field.
Françoise Issaly is a visual artist who has been living and working in Montréal, Quebec, since 1993. Originally from the South of France, she studied Fine Arts in Montpellier and then Bordeaux before becoming an artist after moving to Canada. She teaches art at the University of Montreal and the Fine Arts Museum of Montreal. Additionally, she serves as the head editor of the Publishing House she founded in 2009.
Françoise creates paintings, photos, drawings, and installations in which different realities overlap, attempting to express the challenges of being in-between, oscillating between extremes and places. She strives to approach various subjects in a multi-layered manner, engaging viewers in questioning their perceptions. Her paintings present dreamlike images where abstraction and reality converge, meanings shift, and the past and present blend. Through the use of poetic language, she aims to enhance the dynamic between the audience and the artist by externalizing emotions and exploring the duality that arises through different interpretations. Her work has been exhibited in Canada, the USA, France, and Germany.