Exhibition Notice | New Codes on Canvas – Dafen Contemporary Art IP Exhibition

2026-07-27 13:42By ARTDAFEN

New code on the canvas

Dafen Contemporary Art IP Exhibition

NEW CODE ON CANVAS

DAFEN CONTEMPORARY ART IP EXHIBITION

Organizer

Dafen Art Museum

DAFEN ART MUSEUM

Co-Organizer

Shenzhen Copyright Association

SHENZHEN COPYRIGHT SOCIETY

Exhibition Time | DATE

December 9–15, 2025

Exhibition Venue | VENUE

Hall 2, 2nd Floor, Dafen Art Museum

DAFEN ART MUSEUM, 2ND FLOOR EXHIBITION HALLS 2

◆ Preface◆

When pigments solidify on the canvas into traces of thought, and when original creativity collides with the cultural codes of the IP era, Dafen Oil Painting Village is rewriting the narrative logic of contemporary creation through an artistic revolution.

"'New Code' is an innovation in the language of art and an iteration of creative concepts. Among the exhibited works, the original oil paintings, with their unique brushstroke tension, carry the artist's profound reflections on life, the city, and the times; each painting serves as a living source of the IP spirit. The derivative works, on the other hand, break the boundaries of art by transforming abstract symbols into tangible, perceptible aesthetics for daily life, achieving a value extension from the canvas to everyday life. This approach of 'original at the core, derivative as wings' serves as a vivid annotation of the Dafen art ecosystem—holding true to the craftsmanship of oil painting while embracing the diverse possibilities of the IP economy."

The artists of Dafen are well aware that true art IP is a dual condensation of cultural genetics and personal expression. They draw nourishment from the Lingnan cultural heritage and capture inspiration from the tides of the times, making their works embody both the aesthetic depth of traditional oil painting and the communicative power of contemporary IP. Just like the derivatives that grow from the canvas, these creations are not only extensions of art but also resonances of spirit, redefining the value of art: when IP becomes a bridge connecting art and the public, and when derivatives become carriers of aesthetic life, art gains the infinite power to transcend circles and permeate everyday life.

At this moment, the canvas is laid out, and the code is being generated. We sincerely invite you to step into this dialogue between art and IP, to understand the steadfastness of originality through the textures of oil paint, and to glimpse the future of art in the ingenuity of its derivatives. Let us witness together the magnificent transformation of Dafen Oil Painting Village and experience the unique charm of contemporary art IP — here, every piece tells a story: true art will ultimately reach a broader spiritual horizon in diverse forms.

◆ FOREWORD ◆

When pigments congeal on the canvas into traces of thought, and the spirit of originality collides with the cultural code of the IP era, Dafen Oil Painting Village is rewriting the narrative logic of contemporary creation through an artistic revolution.

"New Code"represents an innovation in artistic language and an evolution in creative concepts. In the exhibited works, original oil paintings, with their unique brushstroke tension, carry the artists' profound reflections on life, city, and the era; each piece serves as a wellspring of IP spirit. Derivative works, meanwhile, break the boundaries of art, transforming abstract symbols into tangible, perceptible lifestyle aesthetics, achieving a value extension from the canvas to everyday life. This presentation method—"original works as the core, derivatives as the wings"—is a vivid footnote to Dafen's artistic ecosystem: it both adheres to the authentic craftsmanship of oil painting and embraces the diverse possibilities of the IP economy.

The artists of Dafen understand that a true artistic IP is a dual distillation of cultural genes and personal expression. Drawing nourishment from the Lingnan cultural lineage and capturing inspiration from the tides of the times, their works possess both the aesthetic heritage of traditional oil painting and the communicative power of contemporary IPs. Just like those derivatives born from the canvas, they are both an extension of art and a resonance of spirit, furthermore, a redefinition of artistic value: when IP becomes a bridge connecting art and the public, and when derivatives become carriers of lifestyle aesthetics, art gains the boundless power to transcend circles and permeate daily life.

Now, the canvas is laid out, the code is being generated. We sincerely invite you to step into this dialogue between art and IP, to comprehend the persistence of originality within the texture of oil paint, and to see the future of art in the ingenuity of derivatives. Let us witness together the magnificent transformation of Dafen Oil Painting Village and experience the unique charm of contemporary artistic IPs—here, every work proclaims: true art will ultimately reach broader spiritual horizons through diverse forms.