<p class="ql-block">Curator's Note: Diversity in Harmony</p><p class="ql-block"> On New Zealand's South Island where mountains meet the sea and cultures blend in peace, the 2025 Asia Arts Festival and the 4th International Calligraphy & Painting Exhibition open at the historic Arts Centre in Christchurch. Under the theme "Diversity in Harmony", over 50 selected works from renowned artists across the globe reflect a shared vision of beauty, coexistence, and hope.In today's world, where conflict looms large, this exhibition offers a gentle yet powerful reminder: art can cross borders, connect hearts, and inspire harmony. Through brushstrokes, colors, and forms, artists express their longing for a better world.</p><p class="ql-block">May these creations spark reflection, conversation, and a deeper belief in peace and unity for the future.</p><p class="ql-block"> Weinian Chi</p><p class="ql-block"> 13.07.2025</p> <p class="ql-block">Organizers:</p><p class="ql-block"> Everyone is an Artist Foundation of New Zealand</p><p class="ql-block">New Zealand Chinese Literature and Art Federation</p><p class="ql-block">Supporting Organizations:</p><p class="ql-block"> New Zealand Ministry of Internal Affairs</p><p class="ql-block">Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in Christchurch</p><p class="ql-block">New Zealand Ministry of Social Development</p><p class="ql-block">New Zealand Ministry for Ethnic Communities</p><p class="ql-block">Christchurch City Council, New Zealand</p><p class="ql-block">RATA Foundation</p><p class="ql-block">Lotto New Zealand</p><p class="ql-block">Arts Centre of Christchurch General Director of the Extraordinary Asian Arts Festival and the 4th International Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition "Colorful Coexistence" hosted by New Zealand Chinese Literature and Art Federation, and Chairman of Everyone is an Artist Foundation: Lu Yi</p><p class="ql-block"> Organizing Committee Members:</p><p class="ql-block"> Chen Renyu, </p><p class="ql-block">Xu Xiangqun, </p><p class="ql-block">Zhang Jiangrong,</p><p class="ql-block"> Lu Yi</p><p class="ql-block">Chi Weinian, </p><p class="ql-block">Lie Xichao, </p><p class="ql-block">Chen Hong</p><p class="ql-block"> Professional Jury Members:</p><p class="ql-block"> Chen Renyu, </p><p class="ql-block">Xu Xiangqun, </p><p class="ql-block">Lu Yi, </p><p class="ql-block">Chi Weinian, </p><p class="ql-block">Lie Xichao</p><p class="ql-block"> Curator: Chi Weinian</p><p class="ql-block"> Exhibition Period: July 9th - 20th, 2025</p><p class="ql-block"> Venue: Pumanawa Community Exhibition Space</p><p class="ql-block">2, Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, New Zealand</p> <p class="ql-block">Artist Lie Xichao, Consul Zhou Wen, Chairman of Everyone is an Artist Foundation Lu Yi, Artist Chen Renyu, Consul Zhu Yu, Vice Consul Cui Pengwei</p> <p class="ql-block">Member of China Artists Association, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of PLA Daily, and Deputy Director of the Curatorial Department of China Artists Association Xu Xiangqun took a group photo with Mr. Luo Congyue, a member of the World Watercolor Painters Alliance who came from afar, at the exhibition hall.</p> <p class="ql-block">Renyu Chen</p><p class="ql-block">Director of the Art Committee of the new Chinese Federation of Literary and Art Circles.</p><p class="ql-block">Ying He</p><p class="ql-block">Consul General of the Chinese Consulate in Christchurch. </p><p class="ql-block">Italian artist : Congyue Luo.</p><p class="ql-block">Lu Yi</p><p class="ql-block"> Chairman of the Everyone Artist Foundation</p><p class="ql-block">curator of the Colorful Symbiosis Painting Exhibition.</p> <p class="ql-block">Musician: Li Lina</p><p class="ql-block">At the opening ceremony of the painting exhibition, Li Lina played the musical instrument with concentration. Her performance added a romantic atmosphere to the exhibition, kicked off the artistic journey with soulful playing, and made the paintings and melodies blend, bringing a unique audio-visual experience to the scene.</p> <p class="ql-block">Liu Yan</p><p class="ql-block">At the opening ceremony of the painting exhibition, Liu Yan, dressed in distinctive clothing and adorned with exquisite silver ornaments, served as the emcee with an elegant manner and clear speech, adding charm to the event.</p> <p class="ql-block">The opening ceremony site with artists' signatures</p> <p class="ql-block">DIVERSITY IN HARMONY: THE</p><p class="ql-block">INTERNATIONAL ART EXHIBITION</p><p class="ql-block"> The International Art Exhibition, carrying our best wishes and high expectations, will soon open its doors to our dear audience.As one of the main venues of the Extraordinary .Asian Art Festival in Christchurch, New Zealand, </p><p class="ql-block">this exhibition brings together dozens</p><p class="ql-block">of artists from China and around the world. Their works—spanning oil paintings, Chinese paintings,acrylics, watercolors, calligraphy, and more—reflect their unique perspectives and dedication. The exhibition offers a vibrant anddiverse </p><p class="ql-block">display of artistic styles and colors,</p><p class="ql-block">bringing the sublime and extraordinary into view while filling our hearts with </p><p class="ql-block">love and friendship.In today's turbulent world, let us cherish peace, celebrate</p><p class="ql-block"> life, and work together to build a spiritual home based on truth, goodness,and </p><p class="ql-block">beauty. Preparatory Committee of the </p><p class="ql-block">4th International Art Exhibition</p><p class="ql-block">The New Zealand - China Union of Culture and Arts.</p><p class="ql-block"> Renyu Chen</p><p class="ql-block"> 13.07.2025.</p> <p class="ql-block">Artists participating in the exhibition</p><p class="ql-block">Chen Renyu Xu Xiangqun </p><p class="ql-block">Chi Weinian Lie Xichao. </p><p class="ql-block"><span style="font-size:18px;">Chen Hong. Cai Liying. </span></p><p class="ql-block">Yang Bianying. Zhao Xiaoming</p><p class="ql-block">Chen Futang. Ji Yanhua.</p><p class="ql-block">Luo Congyue. Zhao Hongying</p><p class="ql-block">Ren Yue. Zhang Yao. </p><p class="ql-block">Li Qiuping. Feng Jinnuo </p><p class="ql-block">Qu Tang. Wu Oingcheng</p><p class="ql-block">Liu Chunxiao. Deva-Vani</p><p class="ql-block"><span style="font-size:18px;">Liu Chunxiao. Ma Zhenyi.</span></p><p class="ql-block"><span style="font-size:18px;">Li Liangnan. Zhang Minjie</span></p><p class="ql-block"><span style="font-size:18px;">Guo Tuoguang</span></p> <p class="ql-block">A selection of paintings on display</p> <p class="ql-block">Group photo of the core members of the organizing committee of this painting exhibition</p><p class="ql-block">From right to left: Chen Renyu, Lie Xichao, Chi Weinian.</p> <p class="ql-block">Artist Lie Xichao is conducting artistic exchanges with New Zealand artists.</p> <p class="ql-block">The calligrapher introduces calligraphy works to the guests.</p> <p class="ql-block">Artists: Ren Yue, Zhao Liying </p> <p class="ql-block">Artist Chen Renyu introduced all the works in the exhibition hall to Consul Zhu.</p> <p class="ql-block">(以上所有文字内容来自中国驻基督城总领馆新闻报道及信报媒体的报道和基督城艺术中心官方网站)</p>