Celebrating Artistic Excellence
‘2B OR NOT 2B’ The DP Art Exhibition 2025 at Utahloy International School Guangzhou
The Utahloy International School Guangzhou (UISG) proudly presented its highly anticipated Diploma Programme (DP) Art Exhibition 2025, a culmination of two years of dedicated artistic exploration and creation by our talented DP visual arts students. This remarkable showcase, held in March 2025, in the ULC building of our esteemed institution, offered a captivating glimpse into the creative journeys of four exceptional young artists: Lucia and Carlos from the IB Higher Level, and Annie and Danil from the IB Standard Level.
The exhibition’s opening in March 2025, was marked by a special inauguration ceremony led by our distinguished Head of School, Dr. Daniel Mullen. His presence underscored the significance of this event in our school calendar and highlighted the importance we place on nurturing artistic talent within our educational framework.
As visitors stepped into the exhibition space, they were immediately enveloped by an atmosphere of creativity and innovation. The ULC building, transformed into a professional gallery setting, provided the perfect backdrop for our students’ diverse array of artworks. The exhibition showcased an impressive range of artistic mediums, reflecting the comprehensive nature of the DP visual arts curriculum and the individual passions of our young artists.
IB HL Students – Lucia and Carlos
Lucia and Carlos, our IB Higher Level students, presented portfolios that demonstrated exceptional depth and breadth in their chosen areas of focus. Their works showed a mature understanding of artistic concepts, a willingness to take creative risks, and a strong individual voice that sets them apart as emerging artists of note.
1. Lucia – Chen, Qianhan (HL)
Lucia’s exhibition centers on the theme of “life,” exploring various lifestyles, emotions, and experiences. It emphasizes that life is defined not just by results but by the processes filled with joy, sadness, and self-doubt. The artworks utilize diverse media, including sculpture, printmaking, and photography, to convey these themes.
The exhibition begins with “The Beginning,” symbolizing life’s blank slate, followed by “Hometown 1,” which captures rural life through cyanotype, reflecting personal experiences and community resilience. “Harvest” celebrates the dignity of rural labor, using warm tones to highlight the relationship between humanity and nature.
The “In the City” series contrasts urban life’s dynamism and isolation, while the “Construction of Contradictory Space” series challenges perceptions of identity and experience through sculpture and painting. The exhibition concludes with “The End,” showing the progression of life through color. Overall, it invites viewers to appreciate life’s complexities and find meaning in its contradictions.
2. Carlos – Zhao, Yi Ming (HL)
Carlos’s passion for classic movies has significantly shaped his artistic journey. He draws inspiration from character representation and soundtracks in films like “Scent of a Woman” and Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction.” Growing up immersed in 1980s and 1990s American culture, he found motivation in the hopefulness and emotional depth of that era, which is reflected in his abstract paintings.
Each of Carlos’s artworks carries personal significance, influenced by his complex experiences in interpersonal relationships. He intentionally uses intricate colors and avoids uniformity in his exhibitions to create a dynamic atmosphere. He thoughtfully names each piece to establish a clear connection for the audience, enhancing their experience. His goal is to provide viewers with an engaging and accessible encounter with his art, complemented by careful lighting and layout considerations.
IB SL Students – Annie and Danil
Annie and Danil, representing the IB Standard Level, equally impressed with their thoughtful and well-executed pieces. Their works reflected a solid grasp of fundamental artistic principles and a commendable ability to express complex ideas through visual means.
3. Danil Semenov (SL)
Danil’s work presented in this exhibition serves as an indirect representation of personal experiences through art, utilizing contradictory symbolism and seemingly irrelevant ideas. The aim is to express these experiences visually, transforming them into a more engaging language than mere text. Throughout the creative process, various themes and concepts are explored to subtly depict these experiences, each artwork standing alone yet contributing to a collective narrative.
The exhibition is arranged chronologically, guiding viewers through a narrative arc from beginnings to conclusions. This organization fosters interconnection among the pieces, creating a puzzle for the audience to decipher. The subtle contrasts in color, form, and symbolism establish a visual rhythm that reflects the unpredictable nature of the creative process. Ultimately, this exhibition encapsulates personal experiences through complex and contradictory art forms, arranged in a manner that may appear nonsensical. The objective is not to convey a singular message but to allow for diverse interpretations, acknowledging that each individual perceives experiences through their unique lens.
4. Annie – Lai, On Yi (SL)
Annie’s exhibition reflects my observations of the relationship between humans and nature, highlighting humanity’s detrimental behavior towards the environment. Through various mediums, She aims to provoke deep reflection on our actions and their consequences on nature. The artworks are organized thematically, beginning with “Woman in the Abyss,” which explores ecofeminism and the oppression faced by both women and nature. This is followed by “Wish to Bee,” illustrating the vibrant ecosystem threatened by human pollution. “e-Rose” uses pixelation to depict nature’s digitalization, while “Trace” demonstrates technology’s exploitation of the natural world. The exhibition concludes with “Second Spring,” symbolizing nature’s resilience amidst destruction. By utilizing similar themes, symbols, and colors throughout the display, the arrangement guides viewers in understanding the urgent issues surrounding the modern natural world, providing a memorable and visually engaging experience.
The exhibition was not merely a display of finished products but a narrative of artistic growth and personal development. Each artwork was accompanied by thoughtful artist statements, providing insights into the conceptual underpinnings, technical challenges, and personal significance of the pieces. These statements offered visitors a deeper appreciation of the intellectual and emotional journey each student undertook in creating their body of work.
The DP Art Exhibition 2025 was more than just a showcase of student artwork; it was a celebration of the power of art to communicate, challenge, and inspire. It stood as a testament to the rigorous and comprehensive nature of the IB Diploma Programme in Visual Arts, which encourages students to become thinking, inquiring, and reflective practitioners.
Throughout the five-day exhibition, the ULC building buzzed with energy as students, faculty, parents, and community members explored the artworks on display. The event fostered meaningful discussions about art, culture, and the role of creativity in education and society at large. It provided a platform for our young artists to receive feedback and recognition for their hard work, boosting their confidence and reinforcing their passion for the arts.
EXHIBITION
In conclusion, the DP Art Exhibition 2025 at Utahloy International School Guangzhou was a resounding success, embodying the school’s commitment to holistic education and the cultivation of well-rounded individuals. It showcased the extraordinary talents of our DP visual arts students and highlighted the transformative power of art education. As we look to the future, we are excited to continue fostering artistic excellence and creativity within our school community, nurturing the next generation of artists, thinkers, and innovators.
DP艺术盛宴
广州誉德莱外籍人员子女学校 2025届DP艺术展 ‘2B OR NOT 2B’ 盛大启幕
广州誉德莱外籍人员子女学校（UISG）于2025年3月隆重呈献备受期待的2025届大学预科（DP）艺术展。这场名为”2B OR NOT 2B”的视觉盛宴，是二十位才华横溢的DP视觉艺术学生历时两年艺术探索的结晶。在校园ULC大楼精心打造的展览空间里，四位杰出青年艺术家——IB进阶课程的Lucia、Carlos，以及IB基础课程的Annie和Danil，用画笔与创意编织出令人惊叹的艺术世界。
在2025年3月的开幕仪式上，校长Daniel Mullen博士亲自主持揭幕，彰显了此次展览在学校年度活动中的重要地位，也印证了UISG对艺术人才培养的重视。
当观众步入展厅，即刻被充满张力的艺术氛围所包围。专业级的展陈空间成为学生多元艺术表达的完美舞台，从传统绘画到数字艺术，从装置艺术到影像创作，每件作品都在诉说着独特的成长故事。展览不仅呈现了多样化的艺术媒介，更折射出DP视觉艺术课程的全面性及青年艺术家们的独特个性。
IB进阶课程的艺术家们 – Lucia 和 Carlos
Lucia和Carlos作为IB进阶课程的学生，展示了在他们专注领域具有卓越深度与广度的作品集。他们的创作展现出对艺术概念的成熟理解、勇于突破的创作胆识，以及彰显个人艺术特质的强烈表达。
1. Lucia – Chen, Qianhan (HL)
Lucia的展览以“生命”为核心主题，探索多样化的生活方式、情感体验与存在状态。作品强调生命不仅由结果定义，更体现在充满喜悦、悲伤与自我质疑的过程之中。通过雕塑、版画与摄影等多元媒介，艺术家构建起完整的叙事体系。
展览以象征生命初始状态的《开端》拉开帷幕，随后通过蓝晒技法创作的《故园1》捕捉乡村生活图景，折射个人经历与社区韧性。《丰收》以温暖色调礼赞农耕文明的尊严，凸显人与自然的关系。
《城中》系列通过镜头语言呈现都市生活的活力与疏离感，《矛盾空间的构建》系列则运用雕塑与绘画挑战身份认知与经验感知。展览终章《终章》通过色彩渐变演绎生命历程。整体展览邀请观者沉思生命的复杂性，在矛盾中寻找存在意义。
2. Carlos – Zhao, Yi Ming (HL)
Carlos对经典电影的热爱深度塑造了他的艺术轨迹。从《闻香识女人》的角色塑造到昆汀·塔伦蒂诺《低俗小说》的配乐美学，均为其提供创作灵感。成长过程中浸润于1980-90年代美国文化的他，将那个时代的乐观精神与情感深度注入抽象绘画创作。
他的每件作品都承载着人际关系复杂体验带来的个人印记。艺术家刻意运用繁复的色彩构成，通过拒绝统一性的布展策略营造动态空间氛围。每件作品的命名均经过精心设计，旨在为观众建立清晰的认知链接。配合考究的灯光设计与空间规划，Carlos致力于打造兼具学术深度与大众亲和力的艺术体验。
IB基础课程的艺术家们 – Annie 和 Danil
Annie和Danil作为IB基础课程的代表，同样以深思熟虑且技艺精湛的作品令人印象深刻。他们的创作展现出对基础艺术原理的扎实掌握，以及通过视觉语言表达复杂概念的卓越能力。
3. Danil Semenov (SL)
Danil的展览通过矛盾象征系统与看似无关的意象，实现个人经验的间接艺术转译。其目标是将生活体验转化为超越文字表达的视觉语言，在创作过程中持续探索多维度主题与概念，使每件作品既保持独立性，又共同构建集体叙事。
展览按时间线索进行空间编排，引导观众完成从开端到终局的叙事闭环。这种组织结构强化了作品间的互文性，形成待解的艺术谜题。色彩、形式与符号的微妙对比建立起独特的视觉韵律，映射创作过程本身的不可预测性。最终，展览通过复杂矛盾的艺术形式封装个人经验，以看似无序的排列方式，实现非单一信息传递的开放式解读——承认每位观者都通过独特视角感知艺术。
4. Annie – Lai, On Yi (SL)
Annie的展览源于对人与自然关系的持续观察，揭示人类对环境的破坏性行为。通过多元媒介，艺术家试图引发对现代文明后果的深度反思。作品按主题逻辑进行空间叙事：开篇《深渊中的女性》探讨生态女性主义，揭示女性与自然遭受的双重压迫；《蜂愿》描绘受人类污染威胁的生态系统；《数字玫瑰》通过像素化呈现自然数字化进程；《痕迹》展现技术对自然资源的掠夺；终章《第二春》象征毁灭中的重生希望。贯穿始终的视觉符号与色彩系统，构建起发人深省的环境警示录，为观众提供兼具视觉冲击与认知深度的观展体验。
本次展览不仅是艺术成果的展示，更是艺术成长与个人发展的完整叙事。每件作品均附有详实的艺术家陈述，深入阐释创作理念、技术挑战与个人情感投射，使观众得以完整理解作品背后的智性探索与情感历程。
2025届DP艺术展超越了单纯的学生作品陈列，它是一场关于艺术沟通力、挑战性与启迪性的庆典。展览有力印证了IB视觉艺术课程的严谨性与全面性——该课程持续培养学生成为具备批判思维、持续探究与深度反思能力的艺术实践者。
在为期五天的展期中，ULC大楼始终涌动着艺术交流的能量。学生、教职员工、家长与社区成员在作品前驻足研讨，引发关于艺术本质、文化价值以及创造力在教育与社会中作用的深度对话。这场展览为青年艺术家提供了获得专业反馈与社会认可的重要平台，既增强了他们的创作自信，也深化了其对艺术的热忱。
展览现场
广州誉德莱外籍人员子女学校2025届DP艺术展取得圆满成功，生动体现了学校对全人教育理念的坚守与对复合型人才培养的承诺。展览既展现了DP视觉艺术学生的非凡才华，也彰显了艺术教育的变革性力量。展望未来，我们将继续深耕校园艺术生态，培育兼具艺术造诣、创新思维与社会责任的新一代艺术家、思想者与革新者。
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