- The Beverly Arts
- Dec 18, 2025
Updated: Dec 20, 2025
Artist Chun Liu
In August 2025, the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA) Biennial International Art Festival announced the final results of its Global Top 10 Most Influential and Most Valuable Artists (LABA-MIMV) awards for 2022–2024. Among the selected honorees, artist Chun Liu (China) emerged in as one of the top three artists, along with Michael Janzen (Canada) in first place and Lilli Müller (United States) in third place, underscoring her growing international influence and cross-cultural impact in the art world.
Official Statement from the LABA Jury Committee
Douglas Ivanovich, Chairman of the LABA International Art Festival judging panel, stated, “After two weeks of careful evaluation, our distinguished panel of judges assessed the artwork, influence, professional achievements, and social contributions of the final nominees for the 2022–2024 Global Top 10 LABA-MIMV Awards. The final voting results were completed and submitted to Jesse J. Weiner, LABA Chief Legal Counsel and Head of Fiduciary Services, at YK Law firm in New York, who officially verified and confirmed the rankings. The top 10 selected artists represent exceptionally high artistic standards across a wide range of genres.”
LABA Biennial International Art Festival - Global Top 10 List Most Influential and Most Valuable Artists Awards 2022-2024
Rosana Largo Rodriguez, CEO of the LABA International Art Festival in Europe and Director of the Museum of Science and Children's Literature in Spain, offered the following evaluation of Chun Liu, "She is a key figure in contemporary cross-cultural dialogue. Her work integrates traditional Chinese aesthetics with modern global perspectives. Her conceptual innovation, refined craftsmanship, and ability to inspire a new generation establish her as a central figure in the LABA International Art Festival.”
Artist Chun Liu
Chun Liu - Honors and Achievements
Chun Liu, founder of Color Ink Painting, holds two master’s degrees and is recognized for her interdisciplinary approach to art. Her innovative style merges Eastern and Western aesthetics while advancing the contemporary evolution of traditional Chinese ink painting. Her accolades include:
Champion of the China Calligraphy and Painting Spring Festival Gala Competition (2022)
Art Contribution Award and appointment as Calligraphy and Painting Art Communication Ambassador
Participation in national exhibitions celebrating the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China
Selection as a “Contemporary Chinese Art Master” by the Hong Kong Artists Association
Appointment as CCTV Art Exhibition Visiting Professor and CCTV Special Art Consultant
Recognition as an Intangible Cultural Heritage inheritor by an international cultural organization
Artist Chun Liu
Artist Chun Liu (center)
Artist Chun Liu (2nd right) with guests at an art exhibition
Artwork by Chun Liu
Artistic Vision and Cultural Impact
Chun Liu’s self-created Color Ink Painting transcends conventional boundaries. Her works feature bold compositions, expressive brushstrokes, and vivid contrasts, combining rice paper traditions with techniques drawn from oil painting and watercolor. Critics have compared her innovation to a synthesis of:
Liu Haisu, Lin Fengmian, Wu Guanzhong
Monet, Van Gogh, and Chagall
Her landscapes, florals, and ecological themes reflect a deep philosophical engagement with nature, humanity, and environmental responsibility. As former director of Saving the Yellow River, Liu integrates environmental advocacy into her artistic practice.
Artwork by Chun Liu
Liu’s ink and color paintings depict the sublime beauty of nature and express profound human emotions. East and West, tradition and modernity—these seemingly opposing elements coexist harmoniously in Chun Liu's works. Her works break down cultural barriers, becoming a form of cross-cultural artistic expression. As she herself says, the ultimate goal of artistic creation is "to find the origin of beauty." On this path of pursuit, Chun Liu, with her unique ink and color language, outlines a visual world for us that is both familiar and novel, both traditional and contemporary—a world without cultural walls, only the resonance of the soul.
Attendees at art exhibition with artist Chun Liu (center)
Art exhibition for Chun Liu
Attendees view artwork by Chun Liu at art exhibition
Chun Liu's works have the following notable characteristics and styles:
1. Fusion of East and West: Liu's works blend the essence of traditional Chinese painting with Western painting, retaining the charm and artistic conception of Eastern art while incorporating the colors and expressiveness of Western art. This fusion gives her works a unique artistic charm and aesthetic value.
2. Expressionism: Liu's works exhibit characteristics of expressionism. She strives to reveal the essence of things through her brushstrokes, pursuing the pure and unadorned beauty of nature. In her paintings, the soul is paramount to form; every stroke and every color embodies her pursuit of beauty and her reflections on life.
3. Strong Contrast: Liu’s works often feature strong contrasts in the use of color and ink. This contrast not only enhances the visual impact of the painting but also makes the works more vivid and interesting.
4. Profound Themes: Liu's works often contain profound themes and meanings. Through art, she conveys deep reflections on life, nature, and society, evoking resonance and contemplation in the viewer. Liu's ink and color paintings not only break the boundaries between Chinese and Western painting but also inject new vitality into the development of contemporary art. Many artists and viewers have highly praised her works, believing that they possess unique artistic charm and aesthetic value.
Artist Todd Williamson, LABA Board member, with artist Chun Liu by international video conference, at a gallery opening in Los Angeles, California
International Exhibitions and Institutional Recognition
Chun Liu’s work has been exhibited and collected internationally, including:
European Museum of Modern Art, Barcelona
China Audit Museum
Picasso Museum, Madrid (stamp collections)
Barcelona Football Museum
Her solo exhibition commemorating the 50th Anniversary of China–Spain Diplomatic Relations in Barcelona received widespread acclaim from artists, scholars, and government officials.
Professor Jin Shangyi, former President of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, described her work, “Drawing from the best of both East and West, her color-ink painting embodies a profound artistic spirit and cultural depth.”
TV host Joey Zhou, founder of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA), with artist Chun Liu (iPad) during an interview by international video conference
Interview with LABA Founder Joey Zhou
Host Jackie Lewis:“What distinguishes the second edition of the LABA International Art Festival from the first, and why did Chun Liu achieve such outstanding results?”
Joey Zhou, TV host and founder of LABA: “Both editions applied the same rigorous criteria, with influence as the most critical factor. Without international recognition, an artist cannot reach the LABA finals. Ms. Liu consistently demonstrated high online visibility, and her second-place global ranking was well deserved.”
In conclusion, Chun Liu’s placement in the top three among LABA's Global Top 10 Most Influential and Most Valuable Artists marks a defining milestone in her career and reinforces her role as a bridge between cultures in the global art world. "If the future economy is an economy of influence, then the future of art will undoubtedly be an art of influence!"
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- The Beverly Arts
- Dec 12, 2025
Updated: 3 days ago
"Body Instrument" multimedia art installation by Christine Jardin-Sourgen
Los Angeles, California, USA. 12th December, 2025. Christine Jardin-Sourgen is a French multidisciplinary artist whose work is inspired by the islands of the Caribbean and the Indian Ocean. Drawing primarily from nature and dreams, her work explores the emotional impact of color and material, as well as the interplay of movement and light. Her Island Collection has been on display at Ma Petite Galerie, a private art gallery she opened in Bayonne two years ago, located near the Atlantic coast in southwestern France. Since the early 2000s, she has received support from various French cultural institutions.
Artwork by Christine Jardin-Sourgen
Jardin-Sourgen has exhibited her work at the Klein Werkstatt gallery in Berlin and at the A Part gallery and Thuillier gallery in Paris’s Marais district. Her art has attracted the attention of industry professionals, leading to her selection for the International Triennial of Contemporary Art, held on the rooftop of the Grande Arche in Paris. When she travels to the islands, she collaborates with exceptional venues, including the Oberoi, Shandrani, and Dinarobin luxury hotels in Mauritius.
In 2008 and 2009, the French Embassy presented her creations in the French Pavilion at the prestigious INDEX Exhibition in Dubai. Her piece Fresh Waterfall (2008) was notably showcased there, catching the attention of the Saint Régis Hotel in Dubai, which later exhibited her artwork as well.
"Waterfall" by Christine Jardin-Sourgen
Upon returning to France in 2014, she co-founded Vitrine, a contemporary art collective located at 65 rue Notre-Dame de Nazareth in Paris. She also collaborates in a creative duo with her artistic partner on an expansive, evolving work titled "Body Instrument" (www.body-instrument.com). "Body Instrument" is an artistic research program launched in 2014 that draws on the interdisciplinary approach of transhumanism, the question of augmented humans and their impact on our contemporary lifestyles.
"Body Instrument" video frame by Christine Jardin-Sourgen
Christine Jardin-Sourgen was proud to be part of the official shortlist of the Top 100 global artists for the 2022 - 2024 Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA) Biennal International Art Festival, and looks forward to being a part of the 2025-2028 LABA Triennial International Art Festival.
Artist Christine Jardin-Sourgen
Ma Petite Galerie in Bayonne, France
Video - Artist Christine Jardin-Sourgen
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- The Beverly Arts
- Dec 10, 2025
Updated: Dec 20, 2025
Broadcast journalist Robert Kovacik, actor/comedian Seth Rogen, actress Laura Miller Rogen, actress Marlee Matlin, singer/songwriter Paul Anka, radio host/journalist Larry Mantle, actor Henry Winkler, singer/songwriter Richard Marx, and Diana Ljungaeus, executive director for Los Angeles Press Club
Los Angeles, California, USA. 7th December, 2025. The Los Angeles Press Club (LAPC) held the 18th Annual National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California. The National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards were founded in 2008, and recognize the finest in journalistic work across all mediums — print, radio, TV and online. The arts and entertainment awards include honoring journalistic excellence in film, theater, television, music, literature, and the fine arts. Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA) founder TV host Joey Zhou attended the red carpet reception with his guests, Professor Lingyun Xiang, singer/actress Grace Field, producer Tina Liu, and Dr. Deborah Castine.
Professor Lingyun Xiang, singer/actress Grace Field, producer Tina Liu, Dr. Deborah Castine, and TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA (Photo credit: JR Photo)
The highlight of the evening was the LA Press Club Honorary Awards, the special awards that are given to those who have made significant achievements in entertainment and the arts. The Legend Award for lifetime achievement and contributions to society went to singer/songwriter Paul Anka who performed at the event, the Luminary Award to radio host/journalist Larry Mantle, the Distinguished Storyteller Award to writer Kasi Lemmons, the Visionary Award to actor/comedian Seth Rogen and wife Laura Miller Rogen, and the David Robb Civil Justice Award to Kory Grow, Jon Blistein, and Tomás Mier for their cover story in Rolling Stone magazine.
Legend Award
The Legend Award honors an individual within the entertainment industry for their venerable contributions to the industry and to society, and this year's recipient is Paul Anka. Paul Anka is a renowned Canadian-American singer and songwriter known for his ability to craft memorable melodies and romantic lyrics. He has written numerous hits, including "Diana," "My Way," and "(You're) Having My Baby," and is recognized for his longevity in the music industry, having penned over 900 songs throughout his career.
Singer/songwriter Paul Anka with the LAPC Legend Award
Luminary Award for Career Achievement
The Career Achievement Award was instituted to honor a distinguished member of the entertainment journalism community, and this year's recipient is Larry Mantle. Larry Mantle is a prominent American radio talk show host and journalist, best known for hosting "AirTalk" on LAist (formerly KPCC) since 1985, making it the longest-running daily talk show in Los Angeles radio history. He has interviewed numerous notable figures, including presidents and celebrities, and also hosts the movie review program "FilmWeek," contributing significantly to public discourse in Southern California.
Radio host/journalist Larry Mantle with LAPC Luminary Award
Distinguished Storyteller Award
The Distinguished Storyteller Award was instituted to pay tribute to those committed to important storytelling in ways other than journalism, and this year's recipient is Kasi Lemmons. Kasi Lemmons is an accomplished American actress and director, known for her directorial debut with the critically acclaimed film "Eve's Bayou" (1997). She has directed several notable films, including "The Caveman's Valentine" (2001), "Talk to Me" (2007), "Harriet" (2019), and "Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody" (2022), and has also acted in significant roles in films like "The Silence of the Lambs" (1991) and "Candyman" (1992).
Actress/director Kasi Lemmons with her Distinguished Storyteller Award
Visionary Award
The Visionary Award for humanitarian work was given to Seth Rogen and his wife Laura Miller Rogen. Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen co-founded Hilarity for Charity (HFC) in 2012 to support families affected by Alzheimer's disease, inspired by Lauren's personal experiences with her mother's early-onset Alzheimer's. Through HFC, they raise awareness and funds for caregiver support, providing resources like in-home care and organizing comedy events that have raised over $20 million.
Screenwriter Evan Goldberg with actor/comedian Seth Rogen and wife Laura Miller Rogen with their Visionary Award
David Robb Civil Justice Award
David Robb was a renowned labor and investigative reporter for Deadline who passed away in December of 2023. In honor of his contributions, the LA Press Club created a new award, the $5,000 David Robb Civil Justice Award to be given annually to the best investigative reporter focused on the entertainment industry. The award is funded by Anita Busch, a prominent journalist and former editor of The Hollywood Reporter. It was given to Kory Grow, Jon Blistein, and Tomás Mier, for the article “‘Brilliant, Lost, Damaged’: Inside the Tragedy of Liam Payne” in Rolling Stone magazine. This article was a comprehensive investigation of the death and struggles of Liam Payne, an English singer/songwriter and member of the boy band One Direction.
Professor Lingyun Xiang, singer/actress Grace Field, actor/comedian Seth Rogen, and TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA (Photo credit: JR Photo)
TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA, with singer/songwriter Paul Anka (Photo credit: JR Photo)
Actor Henry Winkler and singer/actress Grace Field (Photo credit: JR Photo)
TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA, with broadcast journalist Robert Kovacik (Photo credit: JR Photo)
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