Exhibitions:
The Evolving Art of Liu Yongxiang
Explore the sculptural journey of Liu Yongxiang through 27 key exhibitions. From his early Golden Phoebe wood carvings to innovative cross-material experiments, each showcase reflects his dedication to traditional craftsmanship, spiritual themes, and modern artistic exploration.
EXHIBITIONS
2025.05.19 - Coming SOON
Exhibition Title:
INNO AUSTRALIA 2025 – The 15th Culture·Art·Technology·Investment Summit Featuring the 28th Global Solo Exhibition of Dr. Yongxiang Liu
Venue:
Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House (Sydney, Australia)
As the 28th global solo exhibition of Dr. Yongxiang Liu, this showcase bridges the time-honored legacy of Chinese golden Phoebe woodcarving with the vibrant spirit of Australian Aboriginal culture. Highlighting monumental sculptures, natural textures, and symbolic totems, the exhibition explores cross-cultural reverence for nature and community. Integrated with NFT technology, it offers a new paradigm for artistic preservation and global accessibility—fusing tradition with innovation in both form and function.
2024 — Private Exhibition
Exhibition Title:
Paths to Tomorrow: A Private Preview by Liu Yongxiang
Venue:
The Sinclair Family’s Private Art Space
(Melbourne, Australia)
Sponsored by a notable local collector and limited to select industry professionals, the exhibition encompassed the essence of Liu’s two-decade artistic journey and his latest cross-cultural experiments. Showpieces included furniture and sculpture prototypes merging Golden Phoebe with Aboriginal motifs, heralding his grand 2025 world tour.
2023
Exhibition Title:
Fusions of Earth and Spirit: The Evolving Woodcarving Language
Venue:
Sunset City Art Museum (California, USA)
Carrying forward multi-cultural perspectives, Liu combined Golden Phoebe with select Australian hardwoods to highlight “dialogues between distant lands.” Works included religious, animal-themed, and abstract furniture pieces, underscoring the expanding inclusivity of woodcarving techniques.
2023 — Joint Theme Exhibition
Exhibition Title:
Aboriginal Culture and Contemporary Craft
Venue:
SUN YAT-SEN University (China)
Although a joint exhibition featuring multiple artists, Liu Yongxiang served as a central exhibitor. His distinctive series integrating Dreamtime symbolism and Chinese fauna received widespread acclaim, standing out as the highlight of the event.
2022
Exhibition Title:
Into the Dreamtime: Abstraction & Tradition in Liu’s New Works
Venue:
Huang Qi Yao Art Museum in Guangzhou
(Guangdong, China)
Deepening the blend of Australian Aboriginal culture with Chinese woodcarving traditions, Liu revealed semi-abstract totem sculptures and furniture pieces. Emphasis was placed on reinterpreting “Dreamtime” motifs through an expanded Chinese carving vocabulary.
2021 — Online Charity World Tour
Exhibition Title:
Multicultural Expressions in Wood (Online World Tour)
Format:
Virtual exhibition
(originally planned for Shanghai, San Francisco, and Kuala Lumpur)
Focused on “multicultural themes” presented in consecutive “cloud-based” segments. Audiences accessed live artist Q&A sessions, guided tours, and panel talks, showcasing the adaptability of woodcarving across different cultural milieus.
2021 — Online Charity Exhibition
Exhibition Title:
Footprints of Dreamtime: Connecting Chinese Woodcarving & Aboriginal Motifs (Online Charity Showcase)
Format:
Virtual exhibition
(originally planned in Kuala Lumpur, shifted due to travel
restrictions)
Featuring pieces that merged Australian Aboriginal dot-painting concepts with Golden Phoebe carving, it allowed global audiences to observe fine details and cross-cultural dialogues online.
2020 — Online Charity Exhibition
Exhibition Title:
Carving the Elements: Wood’s Dialogues with Metal and Stone (Online Charity Edition)
Format:
VR-based showcase, online tours, and auctions
Originally slated for Qingdao Sculpture Art Center, the exhibition pivoted online due to the pandemic, highlighting pieces that integrated Golden Phoebe with metal and stone. This approach underscored the synergy among varying materials.
2019
Exhibition Title:
A Global Gaze: Contemporary Woodcarving by Liu Yongxiang
Venue:
Sunset City Art Museum (California, USA)
Collaborating with local Chinese communities, the exhibit combined woodcarving with calligraphy and ink painting to engage a North American audience. The aim was to increase awareness of Chinese woodworking traditions within diverse cultural settings.
2019
Exhibition Title:
Journey to Kyoto: Sino-Japanese Dialogue in Wood
Venue:
Kotori Coffee & Gallery ことりカフェギャラリー（Shimokitazawa, Japan）
Centered around the fusion of Chinese Golden Phoebe techniques with Japanese lacquer art and floral patterns, the works used Buddhist themes and natural motifs to explore common ground and differences in East Asian craftsmanship.
2018
Exhibition Title:
Tales of the Forest: Exploring Chinese Timber Craft
Venue:
Morgan & Freed Contemporary private gallery
(New York, USA)
Liu’s debut in the U.S. art market showcased smaller-scale animal and floral carvings, along with select Buddhist figures. The emphasis on craftsmanship and form tested American collectors’ reception toward Chinese woodcarving traditions.
2018
Exhibition Title:
Architectonics of Spirit: Expanding Woodcarving Boundaries
Venue:
A4 Contemporary Arts Center (Chengdu, China)
Incorporating wood sculptures, panel paintings, and video installations, this marked Liu’s first foray into “integrated art exhibitions.” The underlying theme explored the interplay of “spatiality and spirituality” within contemporary discourse.
2017
Exhibition Title:
Bridging Heritage: A Contemporary Tribute in Wood
Venue:
Florence International Cultural & Art Festival (Italy)
Although not part of the main official program, Liu held an independent satellite exhibit blending Chinese decorative motifs with Western contemporary forms. By juxtaposing intricate woodcuts and minimalist lines, he symbolized “cultural roots meeting avant-garde design.”
2016
Exhibition Title:
Metamorphosis of Tradition: New Aesthetics in Woodcarving
Venue:
Nanjing International Expo Center (Jiangsu, China)
Exhibiting an expanded line of Ming-style furniture and custom-crafted pieces, Liu underscored the practical side of high-grade wood usage. Guests encountered the potential for both aesthetic elegance and functional design, reflecting his dual role as artist and entrepreneur.
2015
Exhibition Title:
Resonance of Grain and Mind
Venue:
Wuhan He Art Museum (Hubei, China)
Emphasizing viewer interaction through carefully orchestrated lighting, sound effects, and spatial design, the show highlighted the emotional dialogue between the tactile grain of wood and the audience’s inner reflection.
2015
Exhibition Title:
Ingenuity in Wood — Solo Woodcarving Exhibition by Liu Yongxiang
Venue:
Chaoyang Park, Beijing (China)
Formally titled “Ingenuity in Wood,” this show highlighted Liu’s mastery of Golden Phoebe, including large-scale sculptures intended for public art. The synergy of traditional carving techniques with modern urban planning drew extensive industry attention.
2014
Exhibition Title:
Between Zen and Creation: Liu Yongxiang’s Refined Craft
Venue:
Shanghai Minsheng Art Museum (Shanghai, China)
A retrospective of his early religious sculptures, combined with later explorations of flora and fauna. Immersive lighting and sound installations allowed viewers to experience subtle interactions between carving details and environmental ambiance.
2013
Exhibition Title:
Exquisite Realms: The Evolution of Chinese Woodcarving
Venue:
Jinan Art Museum (Shandong, China)
Featuring large-scale urban sculpture prototypes and smaller furniture pieces, the show emphasized “woodcarving and urban aesthetics.” Each work balanced artistic grace with real-world practicality, reflecting Liu’s vision of art integrated into city life.
2012
Exhibition Title:
Illumination of the Grain: Spiritual Carvings by Liu Yongxiang
Venue:
Songshan Cultural and Creative Park (Taipei, Taiwan)
Merging Tibetan Buddhist symbols and Sichuan folklore motifs with Golden Phoebe wood, Liu showcased the multiple ways spiritual belief can be interpreted through carving. His fine chisel work, highlighting the wood’s luminous quality, aimed to evoke a sense of sanctity.
2011
Exhibition Title:
Nature’s Pulse: Sculptural Journeys in Wood
Venue:
Sheung Wan Cultural Gallery (Hong Kong, China)
In collaboration with local cultural institutions, the exhibition highlighted small to medium-sized sculptures and sketches. It emphasized the contrast between “natural rhythms” and metropolitan surroundings, aided by theatrical lighting to accentuate detail.
2010
Exhibition Title:
Dialogue with the Material: Liu Yongxiang’s Wood & Metal Fusion
Venue:
Shenzhen Artron Art Center (Guangdong, China)
Showcasing large-scale stainless steel and metal-welded components merged with wood, Liu explored the juxtaposition of industrialized materials and the warmth of timber. Several public art concepts and models also made their debut.
2009
Exhibition Title:
The Flow of Time: Golden Phoebe Carvings
Venue:
Nanjing University of the Arts Museum (Jiangsu, China)
Dedicated to Golden Phoebe wood, the exhibition presented mid- to large-scale pieces like Silent Night and Echo in the Valley, highlighting how the color and grain change under varied carving techniques, revealing the intrinsic life cycle of the material itself.
2008
Exhibition Title:
Guardian of Nature: Religious & Zoological Visions
Venue:
Chengdu Contemporary Art Museum (Sichuan, China)
Fusing religious themes and prototypes for public art, including small-scale furniture design, the exhibition revolved around the concept of “nature’s guardianship.” Sculptures of Buddhist figures and local fauna such as pandas and horses symbolized harmony between humanity and the environment.
2007
Exhibition Title:
Wild Whisper: Animal-Themed Wood Creations
Venue:
Lingnan Painting School Memorial Hall (Guangdong, China)
Focusing on horses, pandas, fish, and birds, this showcase interwove references to Lingnan’s natural and cultural elements, epitomizing the vibrancy of the regional style. Intricate carving techniques emphasized both the raw grain of the wood and the lively gestures of the depicted creatures.
2006
Exhibition Title:
Serenity & Spirit: Liu Yongxiang’s Religious Wood Sculptures
Venue:
An Independent Art Space in Songzhuang, Beijing (China)
Centered on religious motifs, including Zen and Buddhist statues, this exhibition highlighted the unique glossy sheen of Golden Phoebe wood. Carving techniques emphasized solemnity and spirituality, inviting viewers to experience calmness and profundity in a dedicated contemplative setting.
2005
Exhibition Title:
Echoes of Tradition: A Contemporary Carving Perspective
Venue:
Shanghai Duoyunxuan Gallery (Shanghai, China)
Combining woodcarving with small-scale metal welding installations for the first time, Liu explored the convergence of tradition and modernity. Religious figures, animal sculptures, and bold experiments such as partial hollowing or metal-enclosed designs showcased his expanding artistic horizons.
2004
Exhibition Title:
Life in Grain: Nature-Inspired Woodcarvings
Venue:
Chongqing Art Museum (Chongqing, China)
Following the concept of “dialogue with wood,” this exhibition showcased new pieces depicting pandas, fish, and bamboo motifs. By blending detailed carving with simplified lines, Liu explored how nature’s forms and wood’s inherent textures interact and resonate in the finished artwork.
2003
Exhibition Title:
Tranquil Wood: Early Expressions of Liu Yongxiang
Venue:
Chengdu Shudu Art Museum (Sichuan, China)
This inaugural solo show focused on Jin Si Nan Mu (Golden Phoebe) sculptures featuring religious subjects such as Bodhidharma (Daruma) and Guanyin, along with a small selection of animal and floral carvings. Liu highlighted the wood’s natural grain, reflecting his early pursuit of traditional aesthetics in harmony with material authenticity.
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