By hannover-web.com From October 16 to 18, the “Ode to the Motherland – A Fine Arts Exhibition Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China” took place at the Taiwan Pavilion in Beijing. This event showcased 116 outstanding calligraphy and painting works from renowned artists across the Taiwan Strait.
The exhibition was a collaborative effort involving several organizations, including the Central Committee of the Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League, the Beijing Association of Chinese Painting Artists, the Beijing Traditional Calligraphy Education Society, and the “Chinese Association of Fine Arts” from Taiwan, along with support from the Chinese National Federation of Taiwan Enterprises’ cultural department, the Taiwan Straits Publishing House, the Peace Volunteer Alliance across the Straits, and the Taiwan Strait Civil Exchange Promotion Association.
Yang Jian, former Vice Chairman of the Central Committee of the Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League and Director of the Taiwan Strait Calligraphy and Painting Institute, expressed in his preface for the exhibition that over a hundred artists from both sides of the Strait have devoted themselves to preserving and promoting Chinese culture. They celebrate the beautiful landscapes of our great motherland and the remarkable achievements of the new China, adding a vibrant chapter to the history of Chinese calligraphy and painting. He hopes the exhibition will serve as a bridge for cultural exchange, allowing people from both sides to encounter and appreciate the depth and unique charm of Chinese culture through art.
Pan Xinyang, a member of the Central Committee and Secretary General of the Association for Promoting Civil Exchange across the Taiwan Strait, remarked in his address that Chinese calligraphy and painting are treasures of traditional Chinese culture, symbolizing the spirit and unique cultural identity of the Chinese people. He stated that the current administration’s attempts to push for “de-Sinicization” and “cultural Taiwan independence” cannot erase the historical facts of shared language and heritage, nor can they stop the tide of cultural and artistic exchanges between the two sides.
Taiwan artist Li Woyuan, Vice President of the Taiwan Strait Calligraphy and Painting Institute, shared his personal sentiment about the theme of the exhibition. He presented his work titled “Going Home,” inspired by his experiences in Daocheng Yading, Sichuan, during early autumn several years ago. Li has been dedicated to fostering artistic exchanges across the Strait and hopes to bring more talented young Taiwanese artists to exhibit on the mainland, where they can thrive on a larger stage.
Artist Zhan Lifang showcased her piece “Ode to the Motherland,” depicting peaks illuminated by morning light. In an interview, she expressed her joy in using her brush to connect with her homeland’s magnificent landscapes and share her observations and emotions with fellow compatriots across the Strait.
The exhibition ran for three days, featuring 116 pieces of calligraphy and painting from prominent artists across the Taiwan Strait. Renowned art critic and curator Wang Minghua noted that the works displayed are heartfelt tributes to the great motherland, emphasizing that preserving and promoting Chinese cultural art is a historical duty that calligraphy and painting artists on both sides should embrace.
