Artists

YanXiang Zhang

Associate Professor

University of Science and Technology of China

Hefei, Anhui, China

petrel@ustc.edu.cn

Statement

I am committed to the creation that integrates technology and art, aiming to break down the barriers between art and technology and explore the infinite possibilities brought about by their combination. The purpose of my creation is to stimulate the audience's perception of the beauty of the integration of technology and art and trigger their thinking about the relationship between technology and art. When appreciating my works, I hope that the audience can break away from their traditional understanding of art and feel the innovation and transformation that technology brings to art. I also draw inspiration from life, culture, and history, integrating diverse elements into my works.

Artworks

Image for entry 'Tropical Rainforest'

Tropical Rainforest

40.0 x 30.0 cm

Photo

2025

The Mandelbrot set, a fundamental concept in mathematics, serves as the underlying structure for this art piece. The fractal pattern of the Mandelbrot set, known for its self - similarity and infinite complexity, is ingeniously transformed and expanded. In this work, the Mandelbrot fractal evolves into a vivid tropical rainforest. The recursive branches characteristic of the fractal pattern now take the form of the rainforest's foliage, with each branch meticulously crafted to end in bioluminescent leaves. These leaves glow with an otherworldly light, adding an element of magic and mystery to the scene.