Consciousness Without Preconceptions 27 gold a master of Gongbi—a brushwork

a master of Gongbi—a brushwork technique with a rich history spanning almost two thousand years—Chen Jiuxi has gained prominence primarily for his distinctive "Ecological Art

From the piercing gaze of a bird in flight to the poised readiness in an animal's stance or the inquisitive demeanor of creatures

each lotus emanates a noble yet understated elegance

The resulting vases are feather-light and possess a robustness that stands the test of time

unfolds in subtle hues of blue and green

Consciousness Without Preconceptions 27 gold a master of Gongbi—a brushworkChang Chih Huei's approach to photography is genuinely unique. Each of his photographs carries the signature of his personally calibrated lens. These images are brought to life in the darkroom, where he expertly orchestrates a symphony of carefully mastered techniques including enlarging, developing, fixing, washing, bathing, drying, heating, and pressing, among others. For Zhang, true photography emerges at the confluence of light, chemistry, and