Most Beautiful Chinese People
The exhibition “Most Beautiful Chinese People,” sponsored by China Artists Association, displays 21 oil and traditional Chinese paintings by more than 40 artists that depict prominent figures in Chinese society since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in 2012. The subject of the work Respected Artisan of China is Xu Liping, an expert in rocket motor powder at China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. In order to improve efficiency and lower risk at his dangerous job, Xu invented many tools, of which the
“Liping knife” is the most famous. The device prevents the blade from touching a rocket shell, which could cause an explosion. On the canvas, the tool in Xu’s hand is the “Liping knife.”
Under the painter’s brush, Liao Junbo, former secretary of the CPC Committee of Zhenghe County, Fujian Province, was talking with villagers in the province’s mountainous area. Under his leadership, the once poverty-stricken county became one of the richest in the province. After fter Liao died in a car accident, 400,000 0 people sent condolences on the internet net for the secretary who served the people ple with heart and soul.
On large three-by-eight-meter ter can-
vases, these paintings depict figures from all walks of life, including officials, grassroots CPC members, technicians, educators, judges, healthcare practitioners and soldiers, endeavoring to capture their work and contributions.
According to Xu Li, secretary general of China Artists Association, China’s progress over the past five years is attributed to the efforts of every Chinese person. “We are aiming at telling moving stories of noble spirits via visual images and artistic products,” says Xu. “And by depicting these iconic persons, we hope that the public will be encouraged by feeling the impact of individual efforts during the pursuit of the Chinese Dream.”
Five Years On
This exhibition showcases China’s outstanding achievements over the past five years thanks to the leadership of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) since the convention of the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, through myriad means including multimedia, sound and light coupled with a wide array of forms including objects, videos, photos and charts.
The exhibition features 10 themed zones and one experience area. The first zone is the preface section, featuring major decisions and deployments and the new look of China since the 18th CPC National Congress. The other nine zones showcase brilliant achievements in the realms of economic, political, cultural, and social progress, ecology, national defense, diplomacy with Chinese characteristics, the practice of “One Country, Two Systems,” and Party building.
Themed “Cutting-edge Science and Technology” and “Flourishing Age,” the experience area highlights the latest scientific and technological achievements made by China over the past five years.