In the artistic world of light and shadow, each photograph is a unique language of dialogue between the photographer and the world. Today, we stand in front of Mr. Chen Degaos's photographic art piece 'Distant Horizon'.It seems to be following him on a journey of exploration filled with the unknown and surprises. Mr. Chen Degao, pen name Northwest Wolf, is a wanderer who writes the epic of the earth through his lens. He begins with Xinjiang as his focal point, with his gaze extending toThe magnificent scenery of the ends of the earth, such as the distant Antarctica, Arctic, Africa, and the mysterious Tibet, has been captured in the lens alongside the vibrant wildlife.

Landscape photography is his profound reverence for the magnificent beauty of nature. Xinjiang, that vast and magical land, exudes a unique charm in different seasons and moments. From snowy mountains to endless grasslands,From the desolate wilderness to the clear lakes. And in the distant South and North Poles, the icy and snowy cold wonderland seems to be the most difficult puzzle set by nature; the exotic scenery of the African continent is like a beautiful puzzle of the Earth.The mysterious holiness of the Tibetan Plateau is like a sacred whisper from the horizon. Behind each landscape work of Mr. Chen Degao lies countless days and nights of waiting, and careful choices of focus and composition. To capture that fleeting moment.The ever-changing light must adapt to the extreme cold of the polar regions, the oxygen deprivation of plateaus, the thirst of deserts, and the loneliness of exotic lands.

Wildlife photography is his deep expression of awe and love for living beings. The animals live freely in their native habitats or migrate according to the laws of nature, and he witnesses all of this through his camera.Each photo of wildlife is like a legendary story of a living being, silent yet deeply moving.However, his journey in photography has never been a smooth highway, but rather a thorny path filled with hardships and dangers. The creation of each piece is the result of his struggle against the risks of nature with his flesh and blood.Just like in the cold winter of Kanas, in the extremely cold environment of minus 32 degrees, that was a challenge on the edge of a life forbidden zone. He accidentally fell into the icy river there, and at that moment, the bone-chilling water seemed to want to swallow him up, threatening his life.It appears so fragile in the face of the power of nature. However, it is this fearless spirit that supports him time and again to put his life on the line, just to capture those fleeting moments. In the scorching African savannah,He has to face the threats of lions and beasts, and may suffer unpredictable attacks at any time; in the polar extremes of extreme environments, resources are scarce, and communication is cut off...

Every photo he takes is a sincere dedication to the art of photography. As we slowly unfold these works, what we see is not only the diverse beauty of nature and wildlife, but also the culmination of Mr. Chen Degao's hard work.From these works, we experience the grand narrative of nature, seeing the winding horizon in the distance, which symbolizes hope, the faraway destination he has devoted his life to reaching. In this exhibition, there are many photographic works,Like the brilliant stars in the night sky, they form Mr. Chen Degao's artistic galaxy. Here, we see the landscapes of the distant horizon, the life beyond, and a photographer's heart that always looks towards the distance, unafraid of challenges.This is not just a feast for the eyes, but also a vivid lesson in aesthetics about perseverance, courage, and passion.

I hope that every friend who comes to the exhibition can touch the dedication to the art of photography through Mr. Northwest Wolf's lens, and experience the passion and sweat behind the distant horizon, as well as the love for life.The deepest love for nature.

Curator Li Jiabin