Chinese artists showcase artworks in New Zealand

Source:Xinhua Published: 2019/8/6 18:43:39

The Heaven & Earth joint solo exhibition was held at the AI Gallery in New Zealand's Auckland on Sunday.

The event also functioned as the opening ceremony for the Special Exhibition of New Zealand Contemporary Art for the 8th Beijing International Art Biennale Exhibition.

The joint solo exhibition featured approximately 50 unique Chinese artworks, including 30 paintings inspired by the scenic views of New Zealand.

The exhibition organizer, AI Gallery CEO Zong Yuan, said, "This year is the China-New Zealand Year of Tourism. We are proud to promote cultural exchanges between China and New Zealand."

"We will bring New Zealand artists and artworks to China for later events, which are scheduled to open in Beijing next month," Zong explained.

Chinese artist Xie Yi said, "Our paintings maintain connections to China's deep cultural roots and inspiration from New Zealand."

Around 70 visitors attended the exhibition, including James Jimmy Kouratoras and Evan George Woodruffe.

Kouratoras, Woodruffe and 20 other artists will represent New Zealand artists to attend the 2019 Beijing International Art Biennale Exhibition next month.

The exhibition was co-organized by the AI Gallery, China Cultural Centre Wellington and New Zealand China Investment and Trade Association Incorporated.



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