Step into a dialogue between yin and yang ‒ between femininity and masculinity, stillness and movement, light and shadow. This event explores how these contrasting yet complementary forces shape artistic expression and the art of living, through painting, sound, and performance. The evening opens with a visual presentation and conversation between artist Leilei Qu and philosopher Manhua Li, followed by a roundtable discussion with Nick Bunnin, Leilei Qu, Michelle Castelletti, William Beswick, and Manhua Li. Together, they reflect on how creative and gendered energies influence practice, collaboration, leadership, and community building in the arts. Join us for an evening where opposites meet, revealing yinyang as a living art.
Panellists:
Dr Nicholas Bunnin: Director of Philosophy Project, University of Oxford China Centre
Leilei Qu: Contemporary Chinese artist
Dr Michelle Castelletti: Director of the Oxford Festival of the Arts
Dr William Beswick: Christensen Fellow in Chinese Painting at the Ashmolean Museum
Dr Manhua Li: Marie Curie Research Fellow & Lecturer in Philosophy, Royal Holloway College
The event will start with an interview between Leilei Qu and Dr Manhua Li (30 min), followed by a round table discussion (60 min), and a Q&A session (15 min).
