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《Pupil & Pulse》
— An East-West Dialogue of Perception Chapter I
May 9 – June 28, 2026
Bluerider ART LA•Manhattan Beach
Bluerider ART
Curatorial Statement
Bluerider ART LA • Manhattan Beach is proud to announce the opening of "Pupil & Pulse — An East–West Dialogue of Perception (Chapter I)" on May 9. This exhibition features 12 represented artists from both the East and the West. The core objective of this "East-West Dialogue" is not a juxtaposition of opposing styles, but an attempt to dissolve the traditional binary of "external vs. internal" and "material vs. spiritual" within the context of contemporary art. In an era of information overload and high-speed operation, a single mode of perception is no longer sufficient to interpret the spiritual landscape of the modern individual. By bringing together the precise, sharp edge of the Western "Pupil" and the deep, introspective rhythm of the Eastern "Pulse," we aim to create an inclusive third space that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries. The exhibition title uses these dual metaphors to reveal two distinct yet complementary modes of artistic perception.
Looking back at Western art history—from the establishment of focal perspective in the Renaissance to the Impressionists' capture of light, and further to Kinetic Art’s challenge to sensory limits—Western art has long been built upon the scientific and objective nature of "viewing." This tradition, centered on the "Pupil," is deeply rooted in the rational discourse of subject-object duality. Artists seek to deconstruct and reconstruct the physical world through material, light, and technology. Conversely, the Eastern aesthetic principle of Vivid Resonance encourages artists to turn their gaze away from external clamor toward internal tranquility. This perception, metaphorized as the "Pulse," emphasizes the flow of breath and the cultivation of the mind, allowing the artwork to shed its aggressiveness and become a vessel for the rhythms of life and the universal spirit.
The "Pupil" is the gateway through which light enters the body, symbolizing an outward gaze, the capture of the objective physical world, and the direct impact on the visual senses. The featured Western artists demonstrate a masterful control over texture, light, color, and technology. Their works often trigger marvelous optical reactions through the interaction between the viewer and the space, appealing directly to the stimulation and restructuring of the visual nerves. Willi Siber and Christiane Grimm use refined geometric languages and layers of material and color to capture the flow of light and shadow, challenging the human eye’s established perception of dimensions. Dirk Salz creates profound specular reflections through layers of resin and pigment, allowing the viewer's gaze to drift between reality and illusion. The X-ray photography of Nick Veasey, the video sculptures of Marck, and the algorithmic visual art of Pascal Dombis utilize contemporary technology to peel back the surface of things, delivering a visually striking spectacle. For Western, art is a precision experiment conducted upon the retina. They guide the viewer to dilate their pupils and experience pure visual tension through the refraction of color and the illusions of light.
The "Pulse" is the hidden rhythm of inner life, symbolizing inward contemplation, the flow of spirit, and a deep sediment of the psyche. The Eastern artists in this exhibition eschew loud visual noise to weave an inner network of Eastern philosophy. Chingltu uses mineral pigments to depict the spiritual worship of heaven and earth by nomadic peoples; Zhang Meng explores the unpredictable changes of natural clouds and mists in his oil paintings; and Sun Yihan’s irregular canvases reflect the emotional intersection of external landscapes and the inner heart. Pi Kai extends his perspective to video games, transcending objective realism to channel the flow of inner energy within virtual spaces. Bay Tang Jiaxin demonstrates the inner sedimentation of time and space through her paper-piercing works, while Yang Yang’s sculptures embody the void and stillness of Eastern philosophy. Their art seeks a spiritual sanctuary within a complex contemporary society.
As the "First Chapter" of a series of dialogues, Pupil & Pulse sets a complementary dual tone for this long-term cross-cultural exploration. Like breathing, we need the "Pupil" to acutely capture the world and the "Pulse" to calmly observe the self. Los Angeles’ Manhattan Beach is a place of sunlight, vitality, and intense visual stimuli—an extroverted urban context that resonates perfectly with the "Pupil." Introducing the tranquility and sedimentation of the "Pulse" here creates a powerful local contrast. We invite every viewer to step into the gallery and traverse the space between the brilliance of Western optics and the quiet valleys of the Eastern spirit. This is more than an exhibition; it is the prelude to a profound journey of recalibrating the frequencies of both the senses and the soul.
Participatipating artists:
Willi Siber
Christiane Grimm
Dirk Salz
Nick Veasey
Marck
Pascal Dombis
Chingltu
Yang Yang
Bay Tang Jiaxin
Pi Kai
Zhang Meng
Sun Yihan
《Pupil & Pulse》— An East-West Dialogue of Perception Chapter I
Press Preview
Saturday, May 9, 2026 2:30–5:00 pm
Opening Reception：
Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:00–6:00 pm
(Opening Ceremony at 3:30 pm)
Exhibition Dates:
May 9 – June 28, 2026
Bluerider ART LA • Manhattan Beach
1030 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Opening Hours:
周二-周六10am-6:30pm
info.usa@blueriderart.com
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Artist
Willi Siber
(Germany, b. 1949）
Willi Siber (Germany, b. 1949) graduated from the University of Stuttgart, majoring in Art History. He currently lives and works in Upper Swabia, Germany, and is renowned for his abstract installations. Siber states, "My works are always free and independent objects that do not need to be narratively explained." Drawing from the Baroque art and cultural landscape of southern Germany's Upper Swabia, as well as being surrounded by the boundless natural scenery, Siber transforms and distills the Baroque's opulent colors and rhythms, along with his profound connection to nature, into his abstract works. He continuously explores the plasticity of materials, focusing on shape, color, and texture to overturn viewers' visual perceptions. In 2023, he was awarded Germany's most prestigious cultural honor, the "Oberschwäbischer Kunstpreis." In 2019, he held a retrospective exhibition celebrating 40 years of his work at the Villa Rot Museum in Germany, with his works permanently collected by institutions such as the German Bundestag, the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart, the Städtisches Kunstmuseum Singen, the German Embassy in Argentina, Deutsche Bank, private museums Kunstwerk, and Museum Ritter, among others.
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Christiane Grimm
(Germany, b. 1957)
Christiane Grimm has created colour and light spaces ever since the mid-1980s. A major focus of her researches is on colour itself, which she investigates in terms of its luminosity, its wide range of nuances, the ways they can be combined, and also their effect on the viewer.
Dirk Salz
(Germany, b. 1962）
Dirk Salz (Germany, b. 1962) developed a deep appreciation for painting and art history at a young age. Currently based in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany, Salz’s creative process abandons traditional tools like brushes and canvases. Instead, he uses paint rollers and the gravitational force of resin to break free from minimalist conventions, exploring transparency, color dynamics, and the interplay between light and space. His works are part of the Akzo Nobel Art Foundation’s collection and numerous private collections worldwide.
Nick Veasey
(UK, b. 1962)
Nick Veasey (UK, b.1962) lives and works in Kent, UK, working primarily with radiography to create his images X-ray images. Through the unique penetration of the X-ray process, Nick Veasey strips back the layers to show what lies beneath the surface, revealing the inner workings behind the subjects facade, playfully and mischievously exploring the essence of objects and human inner desire. Veasey’s worldwide recognition includes; imagery for the front cover of TIME magazine, recent collaborations with Alexander McQueen SS23 and the Victoria and Albert Museum "Balenciaga: shaping fashion" exhibition, a large-scale retrospective at the renowned Fotografiska museum in Sweden, visited by the Prince and Princess of Wales, and the Swedish royalty. Recent shows include “X-ray Men” at the Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art and “APMA chapter 3” at the Amorepacific Museum of Art. Permanently collected in the V&A Museum, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in the US, the BMW Museum in Germany, the National Science and Media Museum in the UK, and the Museum of Applied Arts and Design in Switzerland, important collaborations with international brands like Louis Vuitton, United Airlines, Balenciaga, and more.
Marck
(Switzerland, b. 1964）
Marck (Switzerland, b.1964) is internationally recognized for his video sculptures. Based in Zurich, he is an atypical artist: he dropped out of art school, unable to accept rigid academic structures, and instead worked in fields as varied as auto dismantling, electrical engineering, rock music, and design for technological installations. These unconventional experiences shaped a distinctive artistic vocabulary—blending imagination, reality, and the playful ambiguity of perception. In 2019, he received the International Culture Award from the Accademia Culturale Internazionale Cartagine in Italy. His works have been exhibited at Kunst(Zeug)Haus Rapperswil and are held in major collections including the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; ArtCenter Istanbul; and ZKM Zentrum für Kunst und Medien, as well as numerous private collections worldwide.
Pascal Dombis
(Frence, b. 1965)
Pascal Dombis (France, b.1965), a Paris-based visual artist who focuses as much on language as on perception. He is noted for his excessive use of simple algorithmic rules. It was in the early 90s, while finishing his studies in Boston, that he encountered digital artistic tools, prompting a transition from painting to algorithms upon returning to France. Since then, he has created environments marked by excess, repetition and the unpredictability of technological processes, in which he aims to engage the viewers by questioning perception in relation to space, time and language. He develops multi-referential works which play with spatial environments and promote multiple interpretations. Recent exhibitions include Artists & Robots at the Grand Palais in Paris (2018), Cybernetic Consciousness at Itaú cultural in São Paulo (2017) and the Venice Biennale (2013). In 2020, he achieved the creation of a permanent public artwork, Double Connection, nearly one hundred metres long in the centre of Shanghai. In 2022, he got a monographic exhibition Post-Digital at the Museum of Contemporary Art Sorocaba in Brazil.
Chingltu
（China, b.1985）
Chingltu (China, b. 1985) graduated with a Master of Fine Arts from the Art Academy of Inner Mongolia University and currently lives and works in Shanghai. His creative process is profoundly influenced by his childhood memories of the pastoral lands, with recurring themes of contrast and tension: the city and the grasslands, the natural and the artificial, passion and rationality. After the pandemic, Chingltu turned his focus to the nomadic legend of the “Three Stones,” exploring the essence and truth of contemporary life. His work draws from religious philosophy but ultimately reflects back on the earth we inhabit, contemplating urban civilization through the lens of nomadic traditions. He seeks to uncover the commonalities and conflicts between urban life and nomadic culture, as well as the balance between reality and imagination. His works have been exhibited in the National Art Museum of China, Shaanxi History Museum, Today Art Museum, and Xi’an Art Museum.
Yang Yang
(China, b.1988)
Yang Yang (China, b. 1988) holds a master’s degree from the Department of Sculpture at the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University, and currently lives and works in Shanghai. Throughout his long-standing sculptural practice, he has focused on the materiality of the body as object, with individual expression rendered into forms enveloped by their material. Drawing from traditional materials, Yang excavates a sculptural language uniquely his own, mastering each medium to present, through condensed forms, the body and spirit of the “everyman” in contemporary society—chronicling the emotional climate of our era from an individual standpoint.
Bay Tang Jiaxin
（China, b.1995）
Bay Tang Jiaxin (China, b. 1995) holds a Master of Arts degree from the Royal College of Art in the UK and currently lives and works in Changsha. Influenced by her background in printmaking, the qualities of paper have become central to her artistic language, allowing the material to convey her exploration of the blurred existence between space and time. In her Pierced Paper series, Tang uses a needle to lift the fibers of paper, creating an undulating surface through repetitive actions. These acts embody the passage of time, with the resulting texture and visual-tactile resonance reflecting her state of mind during the creative process and her inquiry into subspaces. Her work The Stone of Another Mountain has been collected by the Jiangxi Art Museum.
Pi Kai
（China, b.1995）
Pi Kai (China, b.1995) graduated with a master’s degree in printmaking from the Xi’an Academy of Fine Arts and currently lives and works in Xi’an, China. Drawing inspiration from video game visuals, he creates new worlds composed of game backgrounds, characters, and plants. The composition of lines in his paintings divides the real and virtual worlds, with characters oscillating between the two. At times, they escape into the virtual realm to experience a beauty unattainable in the real world. This attempt to detach reflects the concealed relationship in contemporary society, where people shift their mental focus between reality and fiction. His works have been exhibited at the Xi’an Art Museum and Shanghai Suning Art Museum, among others.
Zhang Meng
（China，b.1995）
Zhang Meng (China, b. 1995) holds a Ph.D. in Fine Arts from the Graduate School of the Central Academy of Fine Arts and currently lives and works in Beijing. Having studied traditional Chinese landscape painting since childhood, she has cultivated a profound emotional bond with the natural world. Even the smallest of natural textures—moss creeping along a wall, the surface of a stone—can give rise to myriad atmospheres in her eyes, sparking boundless imagination. Her recent series Realm · Scene moves beyond the mere exploration of abstract textures within natural landscapes, seeking instead to channel the most immediate emotional resonances drawn from people, objects, and moments encountered in everyday life. Her works have been exhibited at the Today Art Museum, the Grand Palais in Paris, and various venues in Italy, among others.
Sun Yihan
(China, b.2003)
Sun Yihan (China, b. 2003) is studying in the Department of Integrated Painting at the China Academy of Art. Currently lives and works in Hangzhou. He captures the traces left by time within architectural structures, framing the figures and animals he paints into wooden grids—like a timeline inscribed upon a wall. Within this vast expanse of time and space, he looks back; through the flow of distance, he observes, detaching himself from disturbance. The fragmentary extraction of human figures, juxtaposed with animals, is akin to an individual stepping outside the self to gaze upon the untamed freedom buried deep within the subconscious. Through associations of fractured imagery, peering through compressed channels, those underlying emotions seldom touched upon are uncovered and released. His works have been exhibited at the Qiantang Bay Art Museum.