Source: CCTV.com

11-23-2007 17:06

An art exhibition is part of celebrations for the 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Jamaica. The paintings come from three Jamaican artists who have all lived in China for years, and draw on inspirations from the country.

China's Assistant Foreign Minister and Jamaica's ambassador to China cut the ribbon to officially open the exhibition. They say they chose art to celebrate the special day because cultural exchanges are important to both sides.

These paintings are all created in China. Some express the artists' feelings about abstract concepts like harmony. And some are tangible things they see.

The artists say China's rapid growth means you are never bored, but at the same time traditional Chinese art and philosophy have given them inspiration.

Artist, Peter Wayne Lewis, said, "The calligraphy what it does for me is that is helps to find to my mind in terms of how I see and understand the world. That's part of my history."

Artist, Courtney A. Hogarth, said, "The concepts in Chinese philosophy. For example, Dao philosophy. It inspired me very much. They're present in my work and present in my approach."

Jamaica was one of first Caribbean countries to establish diplomatic ties with China. Cooperation has included politics, economy and trade, science and technology, and culture. Jamaica is now China's largest trading partner in the English-speaking Caribbean region.

 

Editor:Yang Jie