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When 146 artworks carrying deep affection for Yunnan were quietly displayed at the Zhongda Gallery Art Museum, an artistic engagement regarding "gazing" and "returning" thus began.

This exhibition unfolds a three-dimensional picture of Yunnan for viewers through three chapters: "Splendid Scenery," "Colorful Customs," and "Harmonious Elegance." Art has never been a simple reproduction of forms, but a spiritual monologue of the creator's fusion and symbiosis with all things; these 146 works are the best testament. In the "Splendid Scenery" chapter, brush and ink outline the majesty of Cangshan Mountain and the clarity of Erhai Lake, while colors wash over the layered terraces and brilliant flower seas; every stroke is a deep gaze at the beauty of Yunnan's nature. In the "Colorful Customs" chapter, creators use delicate brushstrokes to capture the texture of ethnic minority costumes and the joy of festivals, freezing unique folk charm and human warmth onto the canvas. The "Harmonious Elegance" chapter focuses on the symbiosis between humans and nature, and among people, interpreting the inclusiveness and auspiciousness of this land with warm artistic language. Whether it is the bold and innovative forms of expression or the delicate and vivid artistic language, they all hide the creators' ingenuity and novelty, and more vividly interpret the spirit of exploration and inclusive mind of the "Urban Artists" group—they are rooted in life but not confined to the immediate square inch, allowing the beauty of Yunnan to have richer artistic annotations through open horizons and diverse expressions.

The works in the exhibition hall quietly speak of Yunnan's great beauty, while the gathering outside adds a touch of warmth to this artistic beauty. Mr. Wang Zhongjian of Zhongda Gallery Art Museum, along with this group of kind and respected artists, usually work in a low-key manner and rarely appear in public; throughout the year, it may be hard to see them even once. However, the gravitational pull of art can always bridge the gap of distance. Today, they gather happily because of this exhibition, bending down to appreciate masterpieces together, exploring the original intention of creation amidst brush, ink, and color, and feeling together the gentle love flowing through the texture of the works and the smiles in their eyes. Their faces bear the marks of time, yet their eyes shine with a sincere light for art. In their conversations, there is sincere discussion of the works and mutual appreciation among peers; this pure artistic sentiment fills the entire exhibition hall with warmth.

The great beauty of heaven and earth is silent; art is the best footnote. The beauty of Yunnan is hidden among mountains, rivers, and lakes, in the smoke and fire of daily life, and deep in the souls of creators. This exhibition is never just a display of works, but a collective gaze at the beauty of Yunnan—creators gaze at the past and present of this land through the medium of art; viewers gaze at Yunnan's magnificence and gentleness through the bridge of works. And for this group of "Urban Artists," this exhibition is even more a journey of art and soul returning home. They shuttle through the hustle and bustle of the city but always hold fast to their love for art, using brush and ink as a boat to explore the ocean of creation; today, they gather at Zhongda Gallery Art Museum, finding spiritual rest and belonging in a familiar artistic context and the warm resonance of peers.

As our eyes glance over each artwork, what we read is not only Yunnan's magnificent scenery and colorful customs but also the creators' persistent adherence to art and their ardent love for life. The ingenuity and novelty flowing in the works, the gentle love overflowing in moments of gathering, all tell us: art is never a lonely journey; every exploration has an echo, and every gathering has warmth.

This exhibition will eventually come to an end, but the gaze upon Yunnan's beauty will not cease, and the journey of art and soul returning home is endless. This warm gathering at Zhongda Gallery Art Museum not only built a platform for communication and resonance for the "Urban Artists" group but also let us see the power of art connecting nature and hearts. May this love for Yunnan and sincerity for art be continuously passed on through time, allowing more people to gaze upon beauty in art and return to their true selves.