2023 The Fourth London Chinese Art Exchange Exhibition

Thematic Category

> Theme 1: “Reinventing the Future”

      This theme encourages entrants to explore how technology is affecting and changing the way we create art, as well as art itself. This may include the use of virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence (AIGC) and other technologies in the creation of art. The aim of this theme is to encourage artists to push the boundaries of traditional art and make innovative use of technology to shape the future of art.

> Artwork Design Requirements:

• Works must be created using at least one advanced technological tool or technique, such as virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence (AIGC).
• The work should demonstrate how technology has changed artistic creation and artistic expression, or how it has affected the theme and content of the art, and should be accompanied by a design statement.
• The work should be innovative and demonstrate a vision of future art forms.

> Design Proposal:

• Participants may try to combine technology and art to explore new ways of art creation, such as using virtual reality for immersive art creation, or using artificial intelligence to generate art images.
• Participants may seek inspiration from the impact of technology on society and life, e.g. how technology changes the way we communicate, how it affects our work and life, etc. Participants should keep an open mind and explore new ways of art creation.
• Participants should keep an open and exploratory mind and be willing to try out new tools and techniques, rather than sticking to traditional ways of creating art.

> Topic 2: “Dialogue of Cultures

       This theme encourages participants to explore and research the history and culture of the UK and China, and to try to incorporate elements of both cultures into their artworks. This may include themes such as historical events, people, architecture, traditional arts, etc. This theme aims to encourage artists to explore and research the history and culture of Britain and China. This proposition aims to encourage artists to gain a deeper understanding of and respect for these two different cultures, and to promote cultural exchange and understanding through art.

> Artwork Design Requirements:

• The artwork must contain elements of both British and Chinese cultures, which can be historical events, people, architecture, traditional arts, etc. The artwork should demonstrate a deep understanding of both British and Chinese cultures.
• The artwork should demonstrate understanding and respect for British and Chinese cultures, as well as a vision of the integration of the two cultures.
• The work should have depth and substance and be able to stimulate the audience to think about cultural exchange and understanding.

> Design Proposal:

• Participants can study the history and culture of Britain and China, understand the characteristics and differences of the two cultures, and then creatively integrate these elements in their works.
• Participants can try to use different art forms and media to express their understanding of cultural dialogue, for example, fusing painting elements with graphic elements, etc. Participants should keep an open mind about culture.
• Participants are expected to be open and respectful of cultures, demonstrating not only their own understanding of culture, but also respecting the values and identities of other cultures.

Freedom Category

Please express your thoughts and feelings in your own unique way, whether through painting, sculpture, photography, installation art or any other art form. The aim of this proposition is to encourage participants to create freely and express their individuality and creativity.