ShanghaiMay 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — When the rational order of minimalism meets the breathing rhythm of Eastern ink wash, and when the lingering sound of singing bowls travels through the gray scales on the canvas, a deep dialogue about art, body, and spirit quietly unfolds at the Shanghai Fosun Foundation. On May 22, An Lan, in collaboration with artist Shen Chen, presented an exclusive guided tour and art healing journey of his solo exhibition “Geometry • Mist” for brand members and media. This marks the latest chapter in An Lan’s ongoing “Secret Realm+” series of experiences.
This art healing journey follows the core philosophy of the “Secret Realm+” series while expanding the boundaries of “Secret Realm+Art” and “Secret Realm+Healing.” Stepping out of the tranquil natural secret realm and into the urban art hall, the experience guides members through a dual path of artistic perception and sound healing, leading them to a reunion with their inner selves within the field of Shen Chen’s “Geometry • Mist” works.
An Lan Resort & Hotel Brand Director shares new brand developments
During this event, An Lan shared the latest brand developments and past “Secret Realm+” series experiences from its three hotels (An Lan Thousand Island Lake, An Lan Ninghai, and An Lan Xinchang). Additionally, representatives from The ONE Suite Hotel Shanghai Jing’an, a Luxury Collection hotel, were specially invited to participate in the art healing experience and shared the brand’s renewed philosophy and contemporary living aesthetics on-site.
When Eastern Brushstrokes Meet Mountain and Water Secret Realms: A Three-Decade Aesthetic Practice
In the exhibition halls on the second and third floors of the Fosun Foundation, over fifty works created by Shen Chen from 1989 to the present are on display, including his iconic triptychs and pentaptychs in acrylic, as well as early ink wash and mixed media experimental documents.
As a pioneer of Chinese abstract painting and experimental ink wash, Shen Chen’s artistic practice spans Eastern and Western cultural contexts. He seamlessly merges the “qi” of traditional Chinese ink wash with the profound depth of Western color field painting, constructing a visual Zen realm of “gray scales” on the canvas through countless repetitions of a single brushstroke. His works are collected by top art institutions worldwide, including the National Art Museum of China, the Long Museum Shanghai, the Arndt Foundation in Germany, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
An Lan member exclusive experience – Artist Shen Chen on-site guided tour
The choice of Shen Chen’s solo exhibition as the inaugural event of the “Secret Realm+Art” series stems from a deep resonance between both parties regarding the contemporary nature of Eastern aesthetics: Shen Chen records time and breath through countless repeated brushstrokes, while An Lan uses mountain and water secret realms to soothe the fatigue and noise of urban dwellers. As guests pause before the canvases of “Geometry • Mist,” they not only encounter the visual language of minimalism but also engage in a practice of Eastern philosophy centered on “qi,” aligning seamlessly with An Lan’s brand spirit of finding solace in landscapes and retreating into hidden realms.
Listening to the Collision and Resonance of Singing Bowls and Handpans: A Journey of Body and Mind Through the Five Senses
Following the exhibition, An Lan invited healing practitioner Phoebe to offer members a deep art healing session.
An Lan ‘Secret Realm+’ Series – Art Healing Scene
Phoebe is the founder of Yiling Yinhua Natural Therapy, a senior sound healing practitioner at Dream Path, and a nationally certified comprehensive sound healing therapist. At the event, she used the deep low frequencies of singing bowls and the ethereal overtones of handpans to construct layered sound fields. The low-frequency resonance of the singing bowls echoed like the depths of the earth, while the clear tones of the handpans flowed like light and shadow across the gray canvas. Within the woven sound field, viewers were no longer mere observers but became part of the “Geometry • Mist” context. This is the core proposition of An Lan’s “Secret Realm+Art and Healing” series: to make art not just something to be viewed, but a spiritual experience that can be felt, participated in, and carried away.
Member Exclusive Experience: An Lan’s Humanistic Commitment in “Secret Realm+”
Guided by its brand mission of “creating joyful vacation experiences in mountain and water secret realms,” An Lan believes that true luxury lies not only in material abundance but also in deep spiritual resonance and unique experiences. The “Secret Realm+” series is an extension of this philosophy. From tea ceremonies, flower arranging, and outdoor explorations in natural secret realms to exclusive guided tours and healing experiences in art halls, An Lan continuously creates rare, high-quality, and culturally rich exclusive moments for its members.
In the future, An Lan will continue to deepen its exploration of diverse themes such as “Secret Realm+Art,” “Secret Realm+Healing,” and “Secret Realm+Culture,” collaborating with leading art institutions and cultural IPs both domestically and internationally. The goal is to integrate more artistic and humanistic values into An Lan’s vacation experiences, making every stay a spiritual journey that touches the soul.