Shanghai Daily

Paying an artistic tribute to our furry friends

- Song Xinyi

AFTER a run in Shenzhen, the exhibition “Tail Me A Picture” travels to Shanghai and Guangzhou with 40 award- winning artworks selected from the 2020 Animals Asia Foundation Children’s Charity Drawing Competitio­n, as well as 10 works by 27-year- old Ni Zhuojun, ambassador of the competitio­n and member of the Guangzhou Children’s Palace Troupe’s Studio of Artists with Special Needs.

Ten more works by students from Shanghai Xuhui High School will be on show at the T20 Building in Xuhui Dictrict today.

Launched in July, the competitio­n was open to children aged from 4 to 12 and teenagers with special needs under 18.

Produced and hosted by Animal Asia — a charity whose core mission is to improve the lives of animals across Asia — the exhibition themed “paint for love, hope for paw friends” introduces visitors to the artistic world created by 40 young, talented and imaginativ­e artists.

It reflects their love and respect for life to raise awareness about animal welfare and encourage parents to teach their kids about responsibl­e pet care.

Children and their parents can also attend a lecture for tips on raising pets while having a great time with furry four-legged critters.

Founded in 1998 in Hong Kong, Animal Asia advocates for a civilized and respectful coexistenc­e between people

and companion animals.

It champions the idea that many problems confrontin­g people and animals can be resolved, leading to a harmonious and peaceful world for all.

Exhibition:

Date: January 2-3, 10am-6pm Venue: The T20 Building Address: 20 Tianyaoqia­o Rd

Dates: Through January 3 Venue: 2/F, Poly Plaza

Address: 10 Xingang Rd E., Haizhu District, Guangzhou

Dates: January 16-17

Venue: Canton Tower Tram Station

Address: 222 Yuejiang Rd W., Haizhu District

Lecture:

Date: January 2, 2-6pm

Venue: 1/F, Poly Plaza

Address: 10 Xingang Rd E., Haizhu District, Guangzhou

 ??  ?? Award-winning works: “Tolerance” (left) by Chen Yuduo and “Happy Little Kitten” by Tang Sibo — Courtesy of Animal Asia
Award-winning works: “Tolerance” (left) by Chen Yuduo and “Happy Little Kitten” by Tang Sibo — Courtesy of Animal Asia

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