A new exhibition of paintings at a downtown Phoenix art gallery explore Daoism and the I Ching through different visual languages.

The exhibit, Philosophical Beauty, featuring art by Ziyun Xun and Tian Shuxing, will be on display Jan. 2-29 at Olney Gallery at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 100 W. Roosevelt St. A First Friday artist reception starts at 6 p.m. on Jan. 2.

Xun’s work is inspired by Chinese philosophy and the 1960s Op art movement, and strikes the viewer with splendid optical phenomena, often morphing in shape and color when viewed in motion, a gallery press release states. She developed her techniques during her master’s studies at ASU.

Xun grew up in Yantai, Shandong, and lived in Beijing, China.

Shuxing’s series of oil paintings captures the vibrant energy and tranquility of nature through stunning, often colorful, depictions of bamboo. He uses bamboo as a metaphor for resilience, integrity, and quiet endurance.

“(Bamboo) carries water and breath, embodying life itself,” Shuxing stated.

Shuxing studied oil painting at Shandong University of Arts. He currently lives and works in Beijing, and his work has been displayed at museums and galleries throughout China.