An exhibition titled "The Arti-Tecture Project - Common Habitat" was held at the Jiaming Center in Beijing on Oct 15.

Curated by Yuan Zhimin, the event showcased the works of 11 artists and architects whose designs explore the fusion of art and architecture.

Yuan Zhimin, curator of the exhibition. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

"Transforming the works of architects from design projects into art pieces and presenting them in a group exhibition format, where they can interact with the showpieces and engage in meaningful dialogue within the exhibition space, is the most challenging aspect of this exhibition," Yuan said.

Centered on the theme of deep and harmonious relationships between humans and nature, the exhibition featured a diverse range of pieces, from oil paintings to architectural models.

An exhibition titled "The Arti-Tecture Project - Common Habitat" is held at the Jiaming Center in Beijing on Oct 15, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Among the artists was Zigsen Liu, based in Hangzhou, who presented three paintings characterized by a vibrant palette of blue, green, and yellow, evoking a sense of freshness.

"I begin my paintings by depicting basic forms and then layering colors, much like constructing something. I believe that art and architecture resonate with each other in their fundamental principles," Liu shared with the China Daily Website.

Organized by China Guardian, the exhibition will run through Dec 15. 

Zigsen Liu, an artist based in Hangzhou at the exhition held at the Jiaming Center in Beijing on Oct 15, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]