Through this exhibition, Looking for the “Mark of China,” we wish to illustrate how enthusiasm for tradition does not only take the form of ink. In the present, due to the properties of so-called contemporary art, the trends and range of art have become even wider. This does not just apply to the cases of “New Ink” artists. We also believe that more and more people will come to realize that contemporary Chinese art bears a strong “mark of China.” This may even be able to set off a new wave in the international art scene and bring deeper nourishment and replenishment to world civilization.

Circus Maximus at Soka Art Center Beijing is the first large scale exhibition Hsi has held in Beijing. It is a bold and magnificent display of works created by a young, up-and-coming Taiwanese sculptor. Drawing from his architectural training, Hsi created a perfect interpretation of the ruins of the Roman Colosseum.