Grand Chinese painting exhibition held in town

A glance at the Chinese painting exhibition at Guan Shanyue Art Museum. Photos courtesy of the art museum

More than 60 Chinese painters are displaying over 200 works at an exhibition at the Guan Shanyue Art Museum, hoping to lead viewers to experience a new outlook of Chinese paintings.

A painting by Fang Chuxiong.

The works cover a variety of themes and forms, including figure, landscape and flower-and-bird paintings. There are large-scale paintings, as well as fan-shaped works that are delicate and elegant, providing viewers with a visual feast.

A painting by Mo Xiaosong.

The exhibition focuses on the rich cultural characteristics within Chinese paintings, presenting an overall picture of contemporary Chinese painting creation. By presenting works that reshape the ancient art of Chinese painting, the exhibition aims to provide ideas for us to further understand the development of contemporary Chinese painting during inheriting and promoting traditional Chinese culture.

A painting by Chen Xiangbo.

The exhibition is divided into two sections, focusing on the spirit within the paintings and on new expressions. Visitors can admire contemporary Lingnan paintings and remarkable brushwork on those fan-shaped works.

A painting by Li Xuesong.

Dates: Through Sept. 17

Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Booking: WeChat account “gsyart”

Venue: Guan Shanyue Art Museum, Futian District (关山月美术馆)

Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station (少年宫站), Exit F2

A painting by Lin Yong.