Yanbei
Artist
Portugal-based artist Yan Bei explores an artistic space between calligraphy and topography. His bold, repetitive contour lines dance over canvases adorned with subtle washes of inviting colors. Drawing inspiration from traditional Chinese calligraphy and ink scroll paintings, Yanbei’s work resonates with cultural heritage. As the doors of his gallery swing open, visitors will witness a fusion of ancient traditions and contemporary expression. Prepare to be mesmerized by Yanbei’s captivating brushwork and the stories he weaves on canvas.
Haiquan Ma
Photographer
Haiquan Ma was born in Beijing, China in 1975. He began his journey with photography in 1995, aiming to capture emotions through images. From 2000 to 2003, he studied Journalism Photography at Beijing University of Technology. From 2011 to 2014, he worked at the “Big Negative Image” studio in Beijing. Since 2015, he has been living in Portugal. In 2017 and 2018, he pursued studies in Graphic Photography at the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Lisbon.