Source: CCTV.com

06-04-2008 09:42

Paintings by elephants? Yes! And the huge mammals with their powerful trunks and floppy ears have even had a showing of their own, in Beijing. The elephant's trunks are applied as distinctive brushes.

Paintings by elephants (Photo: CCTV.com)

It takes a long time to train an elephant in the refinements of high art. Many pachyderms sought inspiration for their works from the upcoming 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. The show is organized by the Thailand-China Friendship Association.

Paintings by elephants (Photo: CCTV.com)

The elephant is to Thailand, what the panda is to China, a national mascot, both symbolizing auspiciousness and good luck. The elephant painting exhibition is a gift of friendship to Beijing from the Thai people, and of course, from the elephants themselves.