Soft Power 2017 | A Group Exhibition of 4 Female Artists: Shanghai

In the world of art, the power of the female cannot be overlooked. Female artists, with their sex-specific perspective, sentiments and dexterity, create extraordinary artworks one after another, demonstrating to contemporaries their passion and love of life. They believe that art and creation embodies values of life.

Two Phoenixes on the wings, twittering in harmony. Since ancient times, phoenixes have always been associated with the female, imperial power and vitality, connoting the gentle strength of nobility, purity and beauty.

"Qiang Qiang" is a group exhibition series organized by Leo Gallery featuring female since 2011. The fifth Soft Power exhibition comes with the theme "Qiang Qiang", showcasing works of Chinese abstract painting artist Chen Lizhu, artists Zhang Xuerui and Zheng Wenxin, as well as Hong Kong artist Cheuk Wing Nam.

Artist Chen Lizhu, Zhang Xuerui, Zheng Wenxin and Cheuk Wing Nam are young ladies with free and independent spirits and a clear mind keen on critical thinking. They continue to explore the vitality in different artist media and in the areasthey specialize in, expressing their understanding of this world using theartistic devices they have experience with. Although they come from different artistic arenas, they blossom with equal glamour in the pursuit of art. 

Opening Reception: 2017.7.30 Sunday 5-7pm