Vistors explore the exhibition in Beijing, on February 8, 2025. Photo: Courtesy of the Embassy of Austria in China

With the support of the Embassy of Austria, an exhibition has brought together 50 talented artists, each presenting a unique 37 x 33 centimeters portrait starting from February 8. The works offer an exciting blend of styles, expressions, and perspectives.

Highlighting both Chinese and international artists, the exhibition celebrates diversity, artistic innovation, and the importance of gender balance, showcasing a vibrant mixture of voices from artists at all stages of their careers. 

Christina Gschwantner's paintings have debuted in China. Her abstract work is rooted in her previous focus on painting "stranger creatures, peculiar beings, and picturesque figures."

Bianca Regl thinks the strength of art lies in its openness to various interpretations. Her wet-in-wet technique builds pressure with size, creating dynamics between large and small canvases. 

In Laura Raimo's works, the artist focuses on self-reflection, inspired by the people surrounding her. Her paintings are sometimes storytelling, sometimes portraits depicting emotional situations, feelings, and personal experiences, dreams and nightmares, which she turns into vivid scenes. Built on layers of texture and emotion, her painting process is deeply personal.