Painting in Indian ink is one of the oldest and most traditional forms of Chinese art. Interest in this ancient art form – at present undergoing a renaissance – has never been stronger. Today’s youthful generation of artists seek the inspiration of their roots, follow the old techniques and experiment with them to find new modes of expression. This exhibition shows how the ancient but still vibrant patterns are reinterpreted, renewed and exploited in fresh creative contexts and techniques.&nbsp;Participating artists: Ah Xian, Cai Guo-Giang, Li Huayi, Li Jin, Qiu Zhijie, Samson Young, Wang Dongling, Wucius Wong, Xu Bing, Yang Jiechang, Yang Yongliang and Yuan JaiThe exhibition is a production i collaboration with Professor Mark Johnson of San Francisco State University.

Photo from performance with Wang Dongling at the opening of the exhibition

Works in the exhibition halls by Ah Xian and Yuan Jai.

Work in the exhibition halls by Yang Jiechang.

Work in the exhibition halls by Samson Young

Works in the exhibition halls by Li Huayi

Pictures from the exhibition

Work by Wang Dongling, which was created during a performance at the opening on September 27, 2014

Artwork: Ah Xian, China, China Series, Bust 19, 1999

China's Changing LandscapeContemporary Chinese Ink

Pictures from the exhibition