Timed to coincide with the survey of contemporary Chinese photography, opening at Asia Society and International Center of Photography (ICP) on June 10th 2004, this exhibition explores the relationship between the traditional medium of oil painting and the multifarious activities of contemporary photographers. As said by Christophe W. Mao, 'The exhibition consists of works by two painters – Chen Danqing and Shi Chong – and three photographers Hong Lei, Han Lei and Liu Zheng – all of whom find inspiration outside the parameters of their chosen medium. The painters look to photography for source material and suggestions while the photographers are ever mindful of the power of painting and the value of tradition.' Artist biographies are provided in the present catalogue.

這次展覽與2004年6月10日在亞洲協會及國際攝影中心揭幕的中國當代攝影研究項目同期舉行，旨在探討傳統油畫與當代攝影之間的關係。誠如茅為清所言：「這次展覽包括的兩位畫家 (陳丹青及石冲) 和三位攝影家 (洪磊、韓磊及劉錚)，都從自己使用的媒體之外找到靈感。畫家從照片中尋找創作來源，攝影家也在深思繪畫的力量和傳統的價值。」本圖錄載有參展藝術家的簡歷。