AN exhibition featuring works from international artists is on display at MH Maker in Longhua District, a subvenue of the 20th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF).

Running until July 14, this exhibition, titled “Time Gap,” showcases the works of 24 artists from eight countries, including the United States, Serbia, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, South Korea, Portugal, Iran, and China.

Among them are standout figures such as Matthew Szechenyi, a graduate of London College of Communication from the United States; Taxoo Lee, a revered installation and ceramic artist from South Korea; and Ryan Mitchell, a member of the International Academy of Ceramics and former artistic director at Jingdezhen Ceramic University in Jiangxi Province.

The artworks on display span a diverse range of mediums, including photography, video, printmaking, painting, sculpture, and installations.

Mitchell, an independent American artist with a workshop in China’s porcelain city of Jingdezhen, presents a thought-provoking sculpture depicting a horse leaping into a pool.

Lee’s series “Re-born” emerges from the fragments of shattered ceramics, where discarded remnants are gathered and transformed into new works of art. Through this collection, the artist sends a poignant message: Even the overlooked and ostensibly valueless can exude profound beauty and significance.

Through the use of recycled materials and intricate designs, these artists aim to infuse new life into everyday objects and share stories of creativity.

Chinese art residencies have deeply influenced these foreign artists, offering them fresh perspectives and enriching their creative endeavors.

Mitchell says his experience in China, where he learned new artistic techniques, has been incredibly beneficial.

Szechenyi too endorses the transformative impact of his residency experience in China on his artistic vision. He hopes to share with the visitors the idea that spending time contemplating and appreciating art can bring inner peace.

MH Maker has been serving as a subvenue of the ICIF for eight consecutive years. Alongside the “Time Gap” exhibition, five other art exhibitions, national craftsmanship showcases, and cultural tourism activities round out the cultural feasts offered at the venue. The organizers have also arranged for the Cultural Creative Products Exchange Week for the last week of May. The event offers an opportunity for creative cultural industry insiders to exchange and seek new business partnerships.

(Windy Shao)