Wuxi centenarian holds art exhibition

The opening ceremony of Zhu Feng's art exhibition is held in Wuxi Museum on Oct 17. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Hundreds of exquisite Chinese paintings by local artist Zhu Feng are being exhibited at Wuxi Museum from Oct 17 to 30.

Sponsored by the publicity department of the CPC Wuxi Municipal Committee, Wuxi Cultural Federation and the government of Xinwu district, the exhibition is not only an art feast for citizens, but also a present for Zhu's 100th birthday.

Zhu Feng, born in Wuxi and now settled in Meicun, Xinwu district, started learning Chinese painting when he was young. His unlimited manipulation of the brush takes unique skill and resembles the wild style of his calligraphry.

Liang Yuan, deputy chairman of Wuxi Cultural Federation, noted Wuxi is the hometown of many Chinese calligraphy and painting masters, including Gu Kaizhi, Xu Beihong and Wu Guanzhong.

During the opening ceremony, Zhu Feng donated two of his paintings,Mei Hua Bao Chun(Plum blossom heralds the approach of spring) andSi Gua(Towel gourd), to Wuxi Museum's permanent collections.

Citizens enjoy hundreds of exquisite Chinese paintings by local artist Zhu Feng at Wuxi Museum. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]