An exhibition of harmony

The Harmony of Four Seasons: Fine Arts Exhibition of the Chinese Academy of Arts opened at the Imperial Ancestral Temple Art Gallery in Beijing on Nov 22 and will through to Saturday.

Featuring more than 100 works, including paintings, calligraphy, oil paintings, and sculpture, the exhibition spotlights both veteran and emerging artists. Their works reflect contemporary realities, and showcase Chinese culture's depth while fostering cross-cultural dialogue.

Set against the historic Imperial Ancestral Temple, the exhibition demonstrates the integration of tradition and modernity. By staying rooted and resonating with people, the exhibition promotes innovation and highlights art's connection with the times.

Born in 1965 in Tai'an, Shandong province, Sun Wengang graduated from the Graduate School of Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts with a master's degree. He is currently a painter at the Oil Painting Institute of the Chinese Academy of Arts, a National First-Class Artist, and a mentor for Master's and Doctoral students at the Chinese Academy of Arts. He is also a member of the China Artists Association.

Born in October 1983, Zhang Mian graduated from the Sculpture Department of the Central Academy of Fine Arts in 2007 with a bachelor's degree. In 2011, he completed his master's degree at the Graduate Program of the Sculpture Department of the same institution. He currently works at the Sculpture Institute of the Chinese Academy of Arts as a Second-Class Artist and is a member of the China Sculpture Association. His work primarily focuses on figurative sculpture and public art creation and research.