“The Voice of the Earth” Live Art

Live art event “The Voice of the Earth”, organized by China Cultural Center in Stockholm, was thrown on September 4, 2024, bringing together a diverse group of artists to create art with the audience. The event consisted of sound performance, improvisational sculpture creation, and painting experience. Through interaction with artists, the audience gained a deeper understanding of the concepts of environmental protection and nature embodied in the public installation “The Voice of the Earth” and experienced the unique charm created by the fusion of different artistic styles.

The event began with a captivating speech by artist Zhong Lyu from Shanghai. She shared the concept and motivation behind the project “The Voice of the Earth”, which aims to inspire people to foster a greater awareness of global environmental protection by connecting with the natural sounds in Shanghai and Stockholm. She also presented her artworks depicting the beauty of China’s 24 solar terms.

Gao Jianping, the producer of the art project “Shanghai Voices”, and Li Zhengzhong, the artist involved in the public art installation, introduced the creative process and concepts of “The Voices of the Earth” through video, followed by another video presenting various sounds and voices from Shanghai.

During the sound and art performance, Swedish artists Roman Gens and Maria Nordsø Lundberg delivered an ethereal soundscape infused with Swedish style, transporting the audience to a serene and expansive Nordic forest. Meanwhile, Chinese sculptor Zhang Shifei, engaged in an impromptu sculpture creation that harmonized with the sound performance. This performance provided the guests with a captivating feast for the senses, immersing themselves in a unique interplay between natural sounds and sculptural art.

Artist Li Lei, also from Shanghai, shared his work Four Seasons and his unique creative philosophy during the event. He expressed his hope that deaf children can experience different sounds through these paintings. Additionally, he invited guests to further develop his artworks, creating a profound resonance among participants regarding the relationship between people, sound, and nature.

The beautiful moments of the live art event were captured through the lens of photography artist Wei Xuechao, who will create an art video as a valuable documentary for the art project.