MAGIC BOX
The Magic Box brings together internationally renowned Chinese artists Xu Bing, Gu Wenda, Zhan Wang, and Mi Qiu. 111 internationally renowned artists, photographers, illustrators, and designers from 38 countries, including Istvan Orosz, a Hungarian national treasure level graphic designer, Christopher Makos, a private photographer for Andy Warhol, eBoy duo from the "Godfather of Pixel Art", Richard Hutten, a renowned Dutch designer, Marianne Engel, a photographer skilled in nighttime photography, and Garth Walker, the most internationally influential designer in South Africa, spanning national borders I have created over 230 works with a theme of "heaven" in my professional field and language.
The style of the work ranges from abstract to realistic, flat to three-dimensional, including various forms of expression such as art (painting, sculpture, multimedia, installation), photography, illustration, design, etc. Creators present their dreams of different forms of paradise through different forms of artistic expression; Beautiful, psychedelic, mysterious, childlike, strange... brilliant and full of imaginative ideas!
Japanese architect Kengo Kuma said that the publication of "The Magic Box" has reached an artistic height; Famous publisher Mr. Zhang Hongzhi called "Magic Box" the most creative publishing model after reading "Heaven". David Berman, President of the International Graphic Design Conference (ICOGRADA), was even more amazed: "Simple yet wonderful! An unprecedented work that is indescribable. A 'Magic Box' can hold so much beauty, creativity, elegance, and story..."
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WORKS
Xu Bing
Xu Bing's heavenly book, no one in the world can understand it; Or perhaps he had a sudden inspiration and received these heavenly languages in his dreams, or perhaps he wrote a love letter to an alien residing on a planet in the universe, or

Xu BingXu Bing's heavenly book, no one in the world can understand it; Or perhaps he had a sudden inspiration and received these heavenly languages in his dreams, or perhaps he wrote a love letter to an alien residing on a planet in the universe, or
Zhan Wang
The "Garden Utopia" in the Paradise series created by renowned sculptors Outlook is thought-provoking; He created a paradise like dream garden using super reflective stainless steel; Seeing this work, people can't help but ask: can we still return to the garden world that used to exist today? Or is it another ethereal utopia?

Zhan WangThe "Garden Utopia" in the Paradise series created by renowned sculptors Outlook is thought-provoking; He created a paradise like dream garden using super reflective stainless steel; Seeing this work, people can't help but ask: can we still return to the garden world that used to exist today? Or is it another ethereal utopia?
eBoy
The Pixel Eden constructed by the group eBoy, known for its pixelated art, is an eternal paradise in the minds of Westerners, and its works also evoke memories of our childhood.

eBoyThe Pixel Eden constructed by the group eBoy, known for its pixelated art, is an eternal paradise in the minds of Westerners, and its works also evoke memories of our childhood.
Gu Wenda
The heavenly red light of Gu Wenda symbolizes the passing of the blessings bestowed by heaven on earth.

Gu WendaThe heavenly red light of Gu Wenda symbolizes the passing of the blessings bestowed by heaven on earth.
Istvan Orosz
Hungarian national treasure level graphic designer Istvan Orosz used his iconic pattern to interpret his vision of "heaven" - heaven is always on the other side, with simple visuals but profound philosophical implications.

Istvan OroszHungarian national treasure level graphic designer Istvan Orosz used his iconic pattern to interpret his vision of "heaven" - heaven is always on the other side, with simple visuals but profound philosophical implications.
Keith Godard
Keith Godard has always been a practitioner of visual new media, not only doing graphic design, but also conducting many experimental visual designs. The font designed for "Heaven" this time needs to be viewed with 3D glasses to have the best effect.

Keith GodardKeith Godard has always been a practitioner of visual new media, not only doing graphic design, but also conducting many experimental visual designs. The font designed for "Heaven" this time needs to be viewed with 3D glasses to have the best effect.
Christof Gassner
Swiss graphic designer Christof Gassner has integrated his understanding of "heaven" into his expertise in font design, putting Paradise and Hell together. Perhaps in his mind, heaven and hell are just a fleeting thought.

Christof GassnerSwiss graphic designer Christof Gassner has integrated his understanding of "heaven" into his expertise in font design, putting Paradise and Hell together. Perhaps in his mind, heaven and hell are just a fleeting thought.
Julien Pacaud
Julien Pacaud, a famous French illustrator with legendary experiences, was once an astrophysicist, international snooker champion, hypnotist, and Esperanto teacher. His collage works have created a fantasy paradise where reality and illusion intertwine.

Julien PacaudJulien Pacaud, a famous French illustrator with legendary experiences, was once an astrophysicist, international snooker champion, hypnotist, and Esperanto teacher. His collage works have created a fantasy paradise where reality and illusion intertwine.
Gary Baseman
Gary Baseman, a versatile artist who combines various identities such as artist, illustrator, film and television producer, and toy designer, envisions a paradise full of childlike fun, joy, and dreams.

Gary BasemanGary Baseman, a versatile artist who combines various identities such as artist, illustrator, film and television producer, and toy designer, envisions a paradise full of childlike fun, joy, and dreams.