On the afternoon of November 23, the "LINGNAN ARCHITECTURE" New Book Release & "LOTUS AND DRAGON" Photography Exhibition by Rivers Wan, meticulously organized by the Sendelta Arts and Sports Center, was successfully held. 35 photography works taken by Rivers Wan are on display at the venue.
LOTUS AND DRAGON
Photographer-author：Rivers Wan
10th-grade of Sendelta
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He picked up a camera at the age of 12 and took 50,000 photos over five years — in Rivers Wan's growth trajectory lies a pure passion for cultural exploration.
Rivers during photography
To document the authentic style of Lingnan architecture, he traveled by self-driving with his father during summer and winter vacations, photographing and recording Lingnan's characteristic buildings with diverse cultural backgrounds.
"LINGNAN ARCHITECTURE" is more than just a photo book — it is the crystallization of a new generation’s humanistic reflections. Stepping beyond the mere aesthetic appreciation of architecture, he explores how geographical environments shape buildings and puts forward unique insights into the evolution of civilization.
▲"LINGNAN ARCHITECTURE"
The book and the exhibition showcase the spiritual essence of contemporary youth — rooted in their homeland, yet with a global vision.
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WHOLEHEARTED SUPPORT
Rivers’s remarkable achievements are inseparable from Sendelta’s full support and precise empowerment of students’ personalized development. Mr. Xu Shenggui, Executive Principal, delivered a speech and attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the opening. Vice Principal Peng Yu not only wrote a preface for "LINGNAN ARCHITECTURE" but also provided academic guidance, helping him integrate cultural anthropological thinking into his works. Director of Study Abroad Dept. Yuki Sun offered support from a growth planning perspective, enabling him to wholeheartedly pursue his passion.
Furthermore, Rivers’s creation benefits from the historical thinking fostered by Sendelta’s academic system. In Teacher Ivan D’s AP World History class, he mastered the HIPP analytical framework. This historical thinking tool, which decomposes traditional architecture from four core dimensions, laid a solid academic foundation for "LINGNAN ARCHITECTURE", transforming the collection from scattered images into a work of rigorous academic value.
More importantly, art teachers from Sendelta Arts and Sports Center have followed up closely since the project’s launch, supporting the exhibition’s realization. As a core platform for students’ artistic and sports development, the Arts and Sports Center has built a full-cycle training system covering both art and sports. It gathers high-quality teachers with professional strength and teaching experience.
▲Arts and Sports Center - Art Faculty
Sendelta firmly believes that every student has a distinctive growth path. By integrating high-quality resources and building diverse display platforms, it enables passionate students like Rivers to turn their interests into careers and achieve tangible results.
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IMAGES AS BRIDGES
At the exhibition, photography works capturing the details of ancient architecture attracted visitors to stop and appreciate. Red sandstone, courtyards, and decorative patterns all gained warmth and vitality through Rivers’s lens.
▲Rivers introducing his works on site
In his speech, Vice Principal Peng Yu exclaimed: "With the pure heart of a young person, Rivers has completed a cultural practice connecting the past and present, and dialoguing with East and West. Sendelta is proud to support such idealistic and talented teenagers." visitors stated that from Rivers’s works, they not only felt the charm of Lingnan culture but also were moved by his dedication to "pursuing excellence in one thing".
This press conference and photography exhibition is not only a milestone in Rivers Wan's growth journey, but also a demonstration of the personalized education achievements of Sendelta. In the future, Sendelta will continue to uphold its original aspiration, safeguard students' passions and dreams, and enable them to shine brightly on the path of personalized
The exhibition will remain open until December 23. Teachers, students, and parents interested are welcome to visit!