Moving forward-themed exhibition kicks off in Beijing

Yang Cheng, another Chinese artist, mixed real-life with surreal elements in his acrylic paintings on canvas at the exhibition. Yang says: "They were recent experimental creation based on my reflections of life in contemporary language."

An important theme of his works is how an artist can maintain composure in a time full of rapid changes, and concentrate on exploring the language of art, while actively responding to the world.

Yang points out that arrangement of the multiple elements in his works represents his way of dealing with the complexity of the world.

"I want my work to show that everyone is a processor of the mega fragmented information today, and it includes diverse values, narratives and understandings, all being equal," he says.

Hu Bingquan, curator of the exhibition, says most of the works have conveyed a sense of intrepidity and readiness to face challenges.

"In fact, these two years have not been easy, but there are still many artists around us who are actually very persistent and still creating," Hu says. "Many of them are actually innovating and breaking through, and their works, in my opinion, have improved, compared to their creations two years ago."

The exhibition will continue to focus on the current domestic and international contemporary art environment, as well as the future development trends of the global art market, Bai says.

"We will consistently pay attention to outstanding contemporary artists in China and provide them with more diverse development opportunities."

Considering himself an artist whose technique evolves from traditions, Hang says people should all take a moving-forward attitude.

"Only by moving forward can you jump out of the comfort zone and create works out of the uncertain and unknown, rather than staying put," Hang says.