An exhibition-goer admires a painting on display at the Nantong Art Museum. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

The Nantong Art Museum is currently holding an exhibition of new works by renowned young and mid-career contemporary Chinese ink artists from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai.

Exhibition-goers admire the paintings on display at the Nantong Art Museum. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

This exhibition brings together new creations by over 50 talented artists. The participating artists include both seasoned figures who have dedicated decades to ink art and emerging talents who are just beginning to make their mark. They focus on the contemporary reinterpretation of traditional ink techniques while also attempting to push the boundaries of the medium. By incorporating a global perspective on regional culture, they create a diverse and symbiotic creative ecosystem.

Artworks are displayed at the Nantong Art Museum. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

The exhibition features paintings depicting various themes, including landscapes, figures, and floral and bird motifs. These pieces not only reflect a contemporary reconstruction of traditional artistic concepts but also demonstrate a humanistic concern for the realities of modern life. Some works integrate new elements such as composite materials, constructing philosophical metaphors of decay and rebirth on paper and silk, or exploring new visual experiences where fantasy and reality intertwine, highlighting the vitality and adaptability of ink art.

Artworks are displayed at the Nantong Art Museum. [Photo/Nantong Daily]