DILISE Integrates YELLOWKORNER into the Art Living System
DILISE and YELLOWKORNER presented Summer with the Wheeler’s on May 29 at the MixC Shenzhen, a photography exhibition celebrating the spirit of summer through a curated collection of limited-edition works from the acclaimed Paris-based gallery.
Showcasing photographs by artists from around the world, the exhibition captures the allure of coastlines, yachting culture, and moments of leisure, offering a visual narrative shaped by travel, freedom, and the art of living. Through this collaboration, YELLOWKORNER's limited-edition photography becomes part of the DILISE Art Living System, where art extends beyond the gallery to enrich contemporary living environments with culture, character, and emotion.
Summer Is More Than a Season—It Is a Way of Living
Through the medium of photography, Summer with the Wheeler’s captures fleeting moments of sunlight, ocean waves, sea breezes, and travel. The exhibition reflects the sense of freedom and ease that emerges when one steps away from everyday routines and embraces the rhythm of leisure.
Within these works, summer becomes more than a season. It is a mood, a mindset, and a way of living—defined by journeys along the coastline, endless horizons, and slow afternoons beneath the sun. Through a carefully curated visual narrative, visitors are invited to rediscover the poetry of travel and the beauty of living in the present moment.
From Gallery to Home: How Art Enters Living Spaces
As DILISE continues to explore the convergence of culture, art, design, and lifestyle, the brand is expanding the boundaries of contemporary luxury living. Art is not merely a component of spatial aesthetics; it is a powerful medium for shaping lifestyles and enriching emotional experiences.
Art should not remain confined to galleries and exhibition spaces. The most meaningful works are those that become part of everyday life, establishing an ongoing dialogue with the environments people inhabit.
Guided by this philosophy, DILISE has integrated YELLOWKORNER's limited-edition photographic works into its Art Living System. Within this framework, art is not treated as a decorative addition to a finished interior. Instead, it becomes an essential element that shapes atmosphere, emotion, and spatial identity.
Coastal horizons introduce visual depth, while sunlight and waves bring a sense of movement and lightness to the environment. The stories and memories embedded within each photograph add cultural richness and emotional resonance, transforming art from something merely observed into something genuinely experienced.
This vision aligns closely with YELLOWKORNER's mission of inspiring emotion through photography and making art more accessible, enabling a wider audience to collect and live with exceptional photographic works.
A Visual Ode to the Sea and the Art of Escape
The exhibition brings together more than one hundred carefully curated photographic works spanning five themes: Fashion, Urban, Creative, Technology, and Nature.
Among the highlights is La dolce vita 2, an aerial photograph that captures a serene moment aboard a yacht. The warm tones of the wooden deck contrast beautifully with the turquoise waters below, while a figure dressed in a vibrant yellow swimsuit reclines on the deck, becoming the focal point of the composition. Through its balanced symmetry and luminous palette, the work conveys a sense of effortless luxury and relaxation, perfectly capturing the romance and elegance of a Mediterranean summer lifestyle.
Renowned for their distinctive aerial perspective and lifestyle photography, Nik and Kerry Wheeler are celebrated for capturing the beauty of travel, leisure, and coastal living. Characterized by vivid colors, striking contrasts, and refined compositions, their works transform seaside landscapes, yachts, and human presence into visually compelling narratives. As one of YELLOWKORNER's representative artists, the duo's photography embodies a contemporary vision of freedom, sophistication, and the art of living.
Bringing Art Into Living Spaces
With a focus on practical application within residential environments, the DILISE design team carefully curated the exhibited works according to a variety of architectural settings and aesthetic preferences.
Whether complementing the timeless elegance of French-inspired interiors, the contemporary sophistication of Italian living environments, or the refined simplicity of modern minimalist spaces, these photographic works integrate naturally into diverse design languages.
Beyond enriching visual composition, the artworks introduce atmosphere and emotional depth through light, color, and narrative. They bring warmth and character to entrance halls, living rooms, bedrooms, and double-height spaces, allowing art to become a meaningful connection between space and everyday life.
For DILISE, the value of art photography extends beyond collection. Its significance lies in its ability to shape how a space feels. Each artwork functions as an emotional anchor, enriching interiors through the stories, colors, and light captured within the image.
When art becomes part of daily living, a residence evolves beyond functionality. It becomes a place where aesthetics, culture, and personal memory coexist.
Continuing the Exploration of the Art Living System
More than a photography exhibition, Summer with the Wheeler’s represents an exploration of art as a way of life.
Through the collaboration between YELLOWKORNER and DILISE, artworks move beyond gallery walls and into authentic living environments, creating meaningful connections between culture, art, design, and everyday experience.
Art is not the final decorative layer applied to a completed space. It is a fundamental element in shaping how people live, feel, and connect with their surroundings.
Moving forward, DILISE will continue to bring together international artistic resources, spatial design, and luxury lifestyle culture, advancing its vision of the Art Living System. Through this ongoing journey, living spaces become more than expressions of functionality and beauty—they become vessels for culture, emotion, and enduring human value.
Exhibition Information
Exhibition
Summer with the Wheeler’s
Curated by
YELLOWKORNER
Organizer
Chengjie Culture & Art (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
Partner
the MixC Shenzhen
Address
YELLOWKORNER, Atrium, Phase II , The MixC,
1881 Bao'an Rd S, Luohu District, Shenzhen, China
About Chengjie Culture & Art (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
Chengjie Culture & Art is a multidisciplinary cultural institution focused on contemporary art and high-end aesthetics. The company is dedicated to fostering a deeper integration between culture, art, and contemporary lifestyle.
As an extension of the DILISE Art & Aesthetic System, Chengjie Culture & Art continues DILISE’s long-standing philosophy of materiality, craftsmanship, aesthetics, and humanistic values, while expanding this language into the broader field of art and culture.
Through an approach that combines artistic expression, cultural relevance, and contemporary commercial sensibility, the company is committed to building an international platform for cultural and artistic practice—where art empowers space and culture enriches everyday life.
About YELLOWKORNER
Founded in Paris, YELLOWKORNER is a pioneering photography gallery dedicated to a new generation of collectors.
Through the power of photography, the gallery seeks to evoke emotion and democratize access to art, making it possible for a wider audience to collect and live with photographic works they love.
Since its establishment, YELLOWKORNER has collaborated with more than 400 photographers worldwide and presented over 4,000 photographic artworks to a global audience.
Its collections span five major themes: Fashion, Urban, Creative, Technology, and Nature.
About DILISE
DILISE is a luxury furniture brand dedicated to creating bespoke, high-end living environments for ambitious and refined individuals.
DILISE aims to create every possible opportunity for a better life for humanity, defined by exquisite craftsmanship, aesthetic design, artistic expression, and a humanistic spirit.