'Harmony Reimagined' in SZ Intl. Low Carbon City

The “Harmony Reimagined” exhibition at the Shenzhen International Low Carbon City is showcasing public artworks by 11 artists and teams, who were inspired by local folk studies, daily lives, biodiversity and climate features.

During the exhibition running through Dec. 31, visitors strolling in the public areas, from the lakeside to the greenways, will encounter sculptures, videos and interactive installations, appreciating the artists’ interpretations of the environment. Focusing on local sustainable ecology and public engagement, the exhibition provides a window into current global environmental issues.

Located in Pingdi Subdistrict, Longgang District, Shenzhen International Low Carbon City stands as a flagship project of the China-EU Cooperation on Sustainable Urbanization. This Low Carbon City hosts hundreds of high-tech companies primarily involved in promoting low-carbon living, cultural creativity, technological services, electronic components, artificial intelligence of things and green energy industries.

A waterfront park inside the Low Carbon City preserves ecological diversity, employs natural methods to restore the environment and implements a low-carbon design concept.

“Nature Stories,” a series of installations created by Shenzhen artist Dick Ng, adorns the Shenzhen International Low Carbon City in Longgang District. Photos by Sun Yuchen

“He Pavilion,” created by Chinese mainland architectural studio Mume Design, is inspired by traditional pavilions in China.

“Waving From the South,” a sculpture created by Japanese artist Kaji Seiya. Made from reclaimed plywood, the sculpture summons biodiversity in winter when migratory birds head south.

A glance at the waterfront park in the Shenzhen International Low Carbon City.

“A Fading Bridge 2.0: Heart to Heart,” created by Hong Kong architect Manfred Yuen, conveys a relaxing atmosphere within nature.

“Rainbow Bridge,” a large painting, decorates an 80-meter-long bridge. Japanese artists Yasuyuki Sakura and Toshie Sakura invited Chinese and Japanese children to create a painting to show their observations and imagination of weather.

“Outer Ear, Inner Sphere,” a sound installation created by British artist Matt Hope.