Exhibition

On Dec 4th, Our class went to Nanjing University to visit an exhibition. Most of the artworks were made by the famous artist Wu Weishan. They were almost sculptures. Wu Weishan, a very famous sculptor. He is one of the best artists in China. He has won many awards. Such as:

1995 Award of the Third "Xu Beihong Scholarship for Scientific Research and Creation".

2000 The Honorary Title of "Y.K. Pao Dinstinguished Artist". Of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. 2003 "pangolin Prize" of the Royal Society of British Sculptor. etc.

He is also a member of FRBS. He is the only member in Asian.

When we arrived, we saw a lot of sculptures near the exhibition hall. They looked very beautiful. I remember there was a very tall sculpture. That was a famous artist. Everyone would know him. He is Xu Beihong. There was a big cow in front of the exhibition hall. Of cause that was a sculpture. When we were waiting for the teachers and students, we took many photos there. Before going into the exhibition hall, we were attracted by the artworks. I thought we would have a fantastic experience.

Few minutes later we went into the exhibition hall with a guide who was a student of Wu Weishan. When we went into the exhibition hall, we saw many sculptures. Many people said "WOW". Because they had not seen such many nice sculptures. Me too. I was surprise. The guide told us a lot of information of each artwork. We listened carefully. Also we took notes.

The artwork called Lao-tzu I found most interesting. The artwork was special. The middle is empty. I had not seen a person sculpture with empty bingy.That was air. But Wu Weishan did that with his idea. Lao-tzu was a famous thinker in China. He had many good thoughts. Air is the biggest thing. It can contain everything. When Wu Weishan made this artwork, his hands moved with the clay. His heart also moved, he had no other things to think. That was a beautiful frame of mind. It was also an idea that Lao-tzu supported. Also I agreed, I think it can cultivate one's morality. We only saw the reducer. The real one is 18 metres high. I think Lao-tzu is a high statue in Wu Weishan's heart.

During the visit the famous artist Wu Weishan came. Then everyone went where Wu Weishan appeared. At that time, Wu Weishan just like a super star. Everyone wanted his signature. Luckily I got it. It looked cool. Many people around Wu Weishan, and they wanted make photos with him. I also wanted. I tried to be closer to him. Unluckily I failed. Too many people there. However Wu Weishan stayed there for a short time. Some minutes later he said he had classes, then went away. Someone had not got his signature desponded.

God times go by quickly. It was time to go back. I did not want to leave. From this experience I learnt a lot about art, sculpture also and Wu Weishan. I start loving art.