Lacquer tradition
Hubei province is one of the earliest regions in the country to apply coatings of lacquer to materials such as wood, bamboo and cloth for the production of decorative works. Such items were found during archaeological work in the province. The objects embody an Eastern cultural spirit and aesthetic value. It is viewed as a duty by artists today in the province to preserve the fine tradition of lacquer art and to translate the form into a modern social context. One example is the presentation of Hubei Lacquer Art Triennial, first held in 2010, which has won recognition from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The new edition has made a comeback at Hubei Museum of Art in Wuhan, the provincial capital, and runs through to May 18. This year's exhibition, World of Lacquer: Change and Connection, shows more than 200 works by Chinese and foreign artists, presenting the richness of lacquer as a material and a working method to inspire the constant creativity of artists.
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