A Chinese ink painting exhibition, (feature) paintings of Professor Vermander of Fudan University, opened on Wednesday at the university in Shanghai, aiming to promote cultural exchanges China and France.
This year (mark) the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic (外交的) ties between China and France. The exhibition is part of the university's (celebrate) of this special occasion and will run through till April 25.
The exhibition exhibits more than 60 ink paintings (create) over the past decade by the French professor. Through the artworks exhibited in the exhibition, which focus on (diversity)themes such as animals, natural (landscape) and people, visitors are able to feel the artist's close relationship with nature and daily life.
" I like most in Chinese ink painting is the freedom it allows you. I am not skillful in Western painting as I have bad eyes, and it is not my character to be careful and plan everything as (usual) needed in Western painting. With Chinese calligraphy and ink painting, I could free my inner feelings," said Vermander.
Making his first visit to China in 1987, Vermander was attracted by Chinese calligraphy. After1994, he changed to Chinese painting and has continued ever since. Over the three decades he has been in China, he has also been organizing and translating Chinese classics (promote)cultural exchanges.
