This exhibition not only explores the symbiotic relationship between humans and nature but also examines the psychological tension within individual identity. It further delves into archetypal narratives hidden beneath the surface of the self. As the creatures and figures in these paintings gaze upon the viewer, they become both the observed and the observer. This direct confrontation transforms the act of “seeing” into an experience charged with intensity—extending from an ode to nature into a deeper exploration of the human condition.

Artist Pei Ke employs tempera painting to depict flora and fauna, dissolving the boundaries between species and fostering an ecosystem where all beings coexist and flourish. Her works are not merely representations of nature; they reconstruct the very fabric of life itself. Birds, beasts, trees, and stones share the same canvas, where human presence is not privileged but woven into an interconnected, boundless world.

Conversely, artist Zhang Nan delves into human psychology, transforming faces and gestures to expose the inner tensions of the self. Through her manipulation of form and ambiguous identities, she moves beyond the specificity of individual experience, tapping into a universal, archetypal resonance. Her portraits stare back at the viewer—not only asserting their own existence but also challenging the very act of observation.

One artist turns outward, toward the natural world, while the other peers inward, into the depths of the psyche. Their works serve as two mirrors: one reflecting the illusions of the world, the other revealing the essence of the self. When placed within the same exhibition space, reality and dream, nature and the mind, observation and being observed intersect—inviting the audience into a profound visual and psychological experience.