平行：变动中的传承 "Parallel: Legacies in Flux" “平行：变动中的传承”这一主题，深刻呼应了艺术传承的当代命题。本次中国中央美术学院中国画学院与印尼巴厘岛 Ubud Art Ground 联合举办的展览, 是两种文化传统在时空维度上的深度对话，也是对艺术传承与发展这一永恒命题的共同探索。

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The theme of  "Parallel: legacies in flux" profoundly resonates with the contemporary discourse on artistic heritage. Co-organized by the Department of Chinese Painting at the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) and Ubud Art Ground in Bali, Indonesia, this exhibition serves as a deep cross-cultural dialogue that traverses both time and space—a collective exploration of the enduring question of how art is inherited and transformed.

 

中国画作为独特的艺术形式，承载着中华民族千年历史积淀与精神内核。自东晋顾恺之“以形写神”、唐代吴道子“吴带当风”，至宋代探微求真、元代文人写意，每一时代皆在承续传统中融入新质，铸就独特艺术风貌。传统乃中国画之根柢，如浩瀚长河汇聚先贤智慧，滋养后世创作。

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As a unique artistic form, Chinese painting carries the profound legacy and spiritual core of millennia of Chinese civilization. From Gu Kaizhi of the Eastern Jin who "captured spirit through form," to Wu Daozi of the Tang dynasty whose strokes were as smooth and graceful as the wind, from the Song dynasty’s pursuit of subtle realism to the Yuan literati’s expressive freedom—each era, while rooted in tradition, infused new vitality, shaping distinctive artistic identities. Tradition is the wellspring of Chinese painting—like a vast river drawing wisdom from the ancients, it continuously nourishes the creativity of generations to come.

 

当代语境下，中国画面临科技激变、全球化浪潮与多元文化碰撞的机遇与挑战。然其始终坚守核心价值，以独特笔墨语言、审美意境与文化内蕴，彰显强大生命力与适应性。强调传统根本, 绝非泥古不化——传统本质是开放体系，于吐纳融合中持续演进。当代创作者深研经典奥义, 积极探索契合现代语境的表达：融传统笔墨于当代观念，在题材、构图、色彩中锐意求新，也在跨学科领域实现多层次的创新发展；以画笔铭刻时代印记，熔铸个体情感与社会担当；借鉴西方艺术优长拓展表现疆域，同时坚守民族特质与文化品格。此种传承中创新、创新中守脉的实践, 使中国画于当代焕发蓬勃生机。

 

In today’s context, Chinese painting faces both the challenges and opportunities brought by rapid technological change, globalization, and cultural pluralism. Yet, it remains anchored in its core values. With its unique brushwork, aesthetic sensibility, and cultural depth, it demonstrates enduring vitality and remarkable adaptability. To emphasize the foundational role of tradition is not to cling rigidly to the past—on the contrary, tradition is an open and evolving system. It thrives through integration and renewal. Contemporary practitioners delve into classical canons while seeking expressions attuned to the present: blending traditional techniques with modern concepts, innovating in subject matter, composition, and color, and expanding creative horizons through interdisciplinary exploration. Through brush and ink, they inscribe the spirit of the times, forging a synthesis of personal emotion and social consciousness. Drawing upon the strengths of Western art while remaining grounded in national identity and cultural integrity, they sustain a dynamic interplay of preservation and innovation—revitalizing Chinese painting with fresh contemporary vigor.

 

本次展览为与巴厘岛艺术深度对话提供珍贵契机。巴厘岛艺术同样蕴含深厚历史传统与鲜明地域特征，亦经历当代性转化。通过呈现“变动中的传承”，可清晰洞见：纵使地缘文化迥异，艺术发展规律竟惊人相似——我们皆致力于探寻传统与现代的辩证平衡，使古老艺术在当代持续绽放光华。

 

This exhibition presents a rare opportunity to engage in a profound dialogue with Balinese art. Like Chinese painting, Balinese art is rich in history and shaped by strong regional characteristics, while also undergoing its own contemporary metamorphosis. Through the lens of "Parallel: legacies in flux", we observe a striking parallel: despite divergent cultural geographies, the laws of artistic evolution often converge. Across both traditions, we witness a shared pursuit—the dialectical balance between the traditional and the modern, enabling ancient art forms to radiate anew in the present.

 

与 Ubud Art Ground 之合作，实为建立长期协作的基石。期冀以此联结印尼艺术界，推进艺术家驻留、学术研究及文化交流等多层次合作。此类跨文化互动，必将为中国画注入新思想活力, 亦促进世界对中国艺术的认知与热爱。

 

The collaboration with Ubud Art Ground lays a foundation for long-term exchange. We hope this initiative will strengthen ties with the Indonesian art scene, fostering artist residencies, academic research, and broader cultural exchange. Such cross-cultural interactions will undoubtedly inject fresh perspectives into Chinese painting and enhance global appreciation and love for Chinese art.

 

谨向 Yayasan Satya Djaya Raya（尚义基金会)、Lie Siong Tay Charitable Foundation（李尚大慈善基金）及 Ubud Art Ground 的鼎力支持致以谢忱。感谢参展艺术家以创作展现艺术传承的无限可能。愿观众于此感受中国画与巴厘岛艺术的独特魅力，共鉴传承流变中蕴藏的平行与永恒之美。让我们携手推动世界艺术繁荣 发展。

 

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Yayasan Satya Djaya Raya, the Lie Siong Tay Charitable Foundation, and Ubud Art Ground for their generous support. We also thank all the participating artists whose works reveal the infinite possibilities of artistic inheritance. May the audience, through this exhibition, experience the unique charm of Chinese painting and Balinese art, and witness the parallel and timeless beauty that flows within their evolving traditions. Let us join hands in advancing the flourishing of global art.

 

— 丘挺 Qiu Ting