The Shapes and Shadows – Canal-Themed Multi-Medium Art Exhibition showcases a total of 21 pieces (sets) of contemporary sculptures and decorative works that creatively express elements like water, boats, and people. The exhibition displays contemporary sculptors’ reflections on traditional canal culture, using the Grand Canal as a medium for communication through their sculptures. It initiates a dialogue on historical culture, inheritance, and the blend of traditions with contemporary elements. The artworks capture the enduring vitality and essence of the Grand Canal, reflecting people’s aspirations for a brighter future.

Zhenjia by Ma Wenjia          One Flower, One World by Chen Xiaochun

   Circle of Life by Li Xiaohan         Hopes of the Canal by Yuan Jia