“外国人眼中的苏州”艺术作品展于昨日在苏州市旅游咨询中心十全街站开展，将持续至明年2月28日。
After three months of preparation, the exhibition titled "Suzhou in the Eyes of Foreigners" opened at the Shiquan Street Branch of Suzhou Tourist Information Center苏州市旅游咨询中心(十全街中心站) yesterday. Co-hosted by Suzhou International Cultural Exchange Center and Suzhou Tourist Information Center, the exhibition displays nearly 40 creations by eight artists from Russia, India, the Philippines, the US, the UK, France and Ukraine.
The painting "Suzhou Impression" by Yuliia, a Doctor of Fine Arts from Ukraine, depicts people from all over the world dressed in Hanfu (traditional Han Chinese clothing) gathering in Suzhou's Shantang Street; Bonny, a teacher from Nanjing Normal University Suzhou Experimental School, uses well-arranged colors to show the tranquil and elegant beauty of classical gardens in Suzhou; "Traditional Suzhou and Modern Suzhou," a painting by American artist Dave, integrates the traditional and modern sides of the city and also includes QR codes that allow visitors to tour the city online.
In addition to the works by modern artists, the exhibition also features paintings by British woodcut artist Elizabeth (1887-1956). Her pieces showcase the customs, culture and landscapes of Suzhou in 1924, presenting a diverse, multi-dimensional and vibrant city. "This exhibition has allowed me to gain an in-depth understanding of Suzhou's natural scenery, tourism resources and cultural heritage while experiencing the wonders of cultural integration and collision," said one visitor.
The exhibition will last through Feb. 28 of next year.
