Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the artistic journey and contributions of Zhou Xiaoping, a Chinese-German sculptor, emphasizing her role in creating public sculptures that reflect urban memories and cultural identity [4][8]. Group 1: Artistic Background and Education - Zhou Xiaoping developed an early interest in art, particularly in sculpture, and pursued formal education at Shanghai University, where she was one of the first students in the sculpture department [5]. - Her experiences during a trip from Dunhuang to Tibet inspired her first significant sculpture, which was later showcased in a major exhibition [5]. - After working in Shanghai, she sought further education in Germany, where she learned advanced techniques in steel sculpture and contemporary art concepts [6]. Group 2: Major Works and Contributions - Since 2003, Zhou has created over 80 large-scale urban sculptures across various Chinese cities, focusing on the idea that sculptures serve as vital carriers of urban memory [8]. - Notable works include "Sweet Watermelon," which symbolizes the selflessness of Shanghai residents during the Expo preparations, and "New Healthy Horizon," which enhances public space safety through artistic design [8][9]. - Her sculpture "Steel Butterfly" represents the transformation of a former steel factory into a park, reflecting the community's nostalgia and adaptation to change [9]. Group 3: Public Engagement and Philosophy - Zhou emphasizes the importance of public art being accessible and engaging, as seen in her interactive sculptures like "Listening to Water," which transforms industrial elements into art that resonates with the public [10]. - She believes that public art should not only be aesthetically pleasing but also functional and relatable, as demonstrated in her works that invite public interaction [10]. - Zhou's recent projects focus on finding artistic value in everyday objects, conveying messages of joy and freedom through her creations [10]. Group 4: Collaborative Initiatives - In 2014, Zhou initiated a cross-disciplinary project called "Sculpture + Painting," collaborating with contemporary artists worldwide to document and archive artistic expressions [11]. - She has also contributed to art education, noting a shift towards gender balance in art programs, reflecting broader societal progress [11].

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马丁·詹宁斯在英国雕塑界享有盛誉，其作品兼具人文温度与艺术感染力，此前已创作多项知名公共雕 塑，不少作品已成为英国标志性公共艺术景观。 伊丽莎白女王纪念委员会表示，詹宁斯过往作品展现出的捕捉人物精神内核的能力令人印象深刻，委员 会期待与他及福斯特团队的合作。福斯特建筑事务所创始人诺曼·福斯特也认为，詹宁斯作品中的细腻 情感与人文关怀，与纪念碑项目的核心精神高度契合。 英国政府称，圣詹姆斯公园因深厚的英国皇家历史底蕴及与伊丽莎白二世女王的个人关联，此前已被确 定为纪念碑所在地，福斯特建筑事务所也于较早前获得该纪念项目的设计委托。接下来，伊丽莎白女王 纪念委员会将持续与詹宁斯及福斯特团队紧密协作，推进设计方案的完善工作。(完) 中新社伦敦9月21日电 (记者 欧阳开宇)英国政府21日宣布，知名雕塑家马丁·詹宁斯已被选定为伊丽莎白 二世女王创作国家纪念碑雕像，该雕像将坐落于伦敦圣詹姆斯公园内的马尔伯勒门广场区域，是英国为 纪念这位已故女王所打造国家纪念设施的核心部分。 英国政府称，马丁·詹宁斯将与由福斯特建筑事务所领衔的设计团队合作，共同完善最终设计方案，并 于明年提交给国王查尔斯三世及英国首相审批，一同上报的还有 ...