Art Philosophy · Religious Studies · Contemporary Art

Aixin Zhang

Doctor of Philosophy in Art

Interdisciplinary art scholar specializing in totemic art, religious philosophy, and contemporary art research. Bridging ancient wisdom with modern artistic expression.

ORCID·Academia.edu·Shanghai Theatre Academy

About

Academic Identity

Position: Librarian at Shanghai Theatre Academy

Specialization: Art Philosophy & Religious Studies

Focus: Totemic Art & Theological Research

As an interdisciplinary art scholar, I focus on the intersection of art philosophy, religion, and contemporary art research, with particular emphasis on religious philosophy, natural (ecological) theology, and philosophical inquiry.

My research outcomes have been published in internationally renowned databases such as A&HCI and domestic CSSCI-indexed journals. I serve as a reviewer for several prestigious academic journals and have been recognized by the AD-Scientific Index in the 2024 global ranking database for researchers in the humanities and social sciences.

Research Areas

Totemic Art

Exploring the mystical experience and life values embedded in totemic symbols across cultures and civilizations.

Religious Philosophy

Investigating the intersection of religious thought, natural theology, and contemporary philosophical discourse.

Contemporary Art

Bridging ancient artistic traditions with modern creative practices and theoretical frameworks.

Research Expertise

Totemic ArtReligious PhilosophyContemporary ArtArt and Art HistoryPhilosophyNatural (Ecological) TheologyReligious Studies and TheologyVisual StudiesFine Arts

Academic Impact

4

A&HCI Publications

Papers published in JCR Q1 journals including Religions and HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies

Top 10

China Theology Ranking

Ranked among the top 10 researchers in Chinese theological studies in the AD-Scientific Index 2024

5+

Journal Reviewer

Serving as reviewer for prestigious journals including HTS (A&HCI), Cogent Arts & Humanities (ESCI), and others

2023

Published Monograph

Totem! The Art of Faith (Eliva Press, Europe) - A systematic exploration of totemic civilization and contemporary art

Academic Positions

Editorial Positions

MDPI Topic Editor

"Reimagining Totemism: Mystical Experience, Life Values, and Contemporary Art Practices"

2025 - Present

Professional Memberships

ISFNR Member

International Society for Folk Narrative Research

2025-2026

Athens Institute Member

Art and Philosophy Research Center

2024 - Present

World Association Member

World Association of Academics and Researchers

2024 - Present

International Collaboration

Reimagining Totemism Project - Thematic Academic Editor collaborating with Professor Yan Zhilong (Shanghai Theatre Academy) and Professor Lidija Stojanović (University of Skopje, North Macedonia)

Invited speaker at multiple international conferences, including the 2025 "Art and Humanities" International Academic Conference in Athens, Greece

Get in Touch

I welcome opportunities for academic collaboration, research discussions, and scholarly exchange in the fields of art philosophy and religious studies.

Email available upon request