BEIDAIHE.- The 1st Resea Coastal Public Art Season · 浔洄 (XUNHUI)unfolds along the golden coastline of Beidaihe, presenting a distinctive dialogue between art, nature, and everyday life. The exhibition brings together 18 artworks by artists from across the globe, installed along a 3-kilometer stretch of beach with a solo interior retrospective exhibition of Steve Tobins works in steel, glass, ceramic, painting and bronze.

Inspired by the Chinese characters “浔” (xún, tracing) and “洄” (huí, returning), the first Resea Coastal Public Art Season emerges as A Return Toward the Future — a future-oriented Retrospective. XUNHUI draws deeply from the local terrain and the enduring pulse of the sea, seeking to let art echo the quiet rhythms of coastal life. Here, viewers are invited to drift, linger, and rediscover a sense of belonging — to nature, to community, and ultimately, to the inner world.

The purpose of this show is to dissolve the traditional boundaries of the white cube gallery. Instead of being confined indoors, artworks are placed among sand grains, shifting tides, salt-laden breezes, and human footprints. This immersive approach not only allows visitors to experience contemporary art in an unexpected setting, but also encourages new forms of interaction — where one can simply stumble upon an artwork during a casual seaside walk.

By situating these pieces in a living, breathing landscape, the exhibition hopes to deepen the relationship between public art and public life, making art accessible, approachable, and part of the region’s evolving cultural identity. At its heart, XUNHUI is an invitation: to discover, to reflect, and to be gently moved by the subtle interplay of nature and human imagination.