The participating female artists not only focus on the relationship between the individual and society but also respond to the complexities of gender, identity, and power structures in contemporary society through their works. ThroughContours Of Serenity, these artists, with their unique and resolute female perspectives, reveal the inherent resilience and wisdom within their creations. Their works explore the overlooked and often invisible aspects of society, expressing the identity conflicts and emotional struggles that women face within the current social framework.The Contours Of Serenity International Contemporary Female Artists Group Exhibition, curated by Xiangfei Yan and Ranyi Yang and hosted by LAN GALLERY, brings together works of painting, photography, sculpture, and installation by 11 contemporary young female artists from both China and abroad. During the National Day holiday, the exhibition will showcase the creative processes, inner worlds, and reflections on contemporary society of these female artists.

Jean Baudrillard once described the economic and social models in modern society as a phenomenon of "implosion." He argued that with the increasing entropy of society, information and things expand continuously, occupying excessive space and meaning, until their significance becomes diluted or even disappears. This phenomenon leads to an internal collapse of society—everything seems so full of meaning that no individual thing holds any unique significance anymore. This is precisely the challenge we face today: in an era of information overload, the fragmentation of data and information makes it difficult for us to discern the true essence of things.

In the midst of this chaos and disorientation, the exhibitionContours Of Serenity seeks to offer a solution to this issue by advocating for a return to the concept of "Chenghuai Guandao” from Eastern philosophy. It explores the essence of the world in a way that transcends rationality and information overload. “Chenghuai” originates from Zen Buddhism and emphasizes the purification and clarity of the mind, while "Guandao"refers to perceiving the universal law, or the "Dao," through a clear and serene heart.

Zong Bing once pointed out that the method of attaining the "Dao" is the same as the process of artistic creation: in the act of creation, the artist must reach a state of unity between self and object, spirit and matter. This aesthetic state allows one to withdraw from the complexity of the mundane world and enter a higher level of cognition, achieving harmony with the universe.

The theme of the exhibitionContours Of Serenity is a practice and expression of this philosophical concept. The exhibition is not merely a showcase of the creative achievements of contemporary female artists, but also an attempt to rediscover intuition and perceptual abilities through artistic forms. In an era of fragmented information, these female artists, using a variety of media such as photography, painting, installation, and spatial art, delve into the complex relationships between symbols, meaning, soul, and materiality. Their works reflect unique individual experiences in confronting cultural phenomena and social structures, providing insights that reveal the unique power of art in deconstructing and redefining social phenomena.

The participating female artists not only focus on the relationship between the individual and society but also respond to the complexities of gender, identity, and power structures in contemporary society through their works. ThroughContours Of Serenity, these artists, with their unique and resolute female perspectives, reveal the inherent resilience and wisdom within their creations. Their works explore the overlooked and often invisible aspects of society, expressing the identity conflicts and emotional struggles that women face within the current social framework.

The exhibition's spatial design and multi-sensory experience further reinforce this theme. Among them, the olfactory design, which is more intimate and direct than sight and sound, offers a unique immersive experience for the audience. The scent of orchid evokes a sense of serenity and clarity, aligning with the contemplative and spiritual nature of the exhibition's theme,Contours Of Serenity. This design enables the audience to re-establish a connection between the material and the spiritual within a multi-dimensional sensory environment.

LAN GALLERY not only provides a platform for showcasing the works of female artists but also reshapes the relationship between the audience and the artwork, sparking profound reflections on contemporary identity and social roles. In an era filled with fragmented information and the overuse of symbols, the exhibition calls on people to re-examine their inner perceptions, encouraging the audience to engage with art through a clear and mindful perspective, and to better understand the world.