Celebrity Media reported from Flushing Town Hall in New York: On the afternoon of July 17, the grand opening of the calligraphy and seal carving exhibition by the renowned seal carver Su Donghe and his son Su Da'ao was held at Flushing Town Hall in New York. The opening ceremony was attended by Consul Zhao Xinxing and Consul Rong Ding from the Chinese Consulate General in New York, as well as numerous well-known figures from the New York calligraphy and painting circles and community leaders, who together cut the ribbon for the opening.
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At the opening ceremony, Roman, a representative of New York State Assemblyman Ron Kim presented a certificate of commendation to Su Donghe and his son Su Dao praising their outstanding contributions to the field of art. She stated, "The artworks of Su Donghe and Su Dao are not only the culmination of their many years of effort but also serve as a bridge for cultural exchange between China and the United States. I hope that through such exhibitions, more people will understand and appreciate Chinese art."
Consul Zhao Xinxing expressed high admiration for the exceptional talents of the two generations of artists, Su Donghe and Su Dao in his speech. He said, "Mr. Su Donghe's seal carving works are filled with the profound essence and unique charm of traditional Chinese culture, while Mr. Su Dao's landscape paintings vividly showcase the grandeur and beauty of Chinese landscapes." Consul Zhao Xinxing also emphasized that this exhibition not only highlights the allure of the artworks but also showcases the spread and inheritance of Chinese culture overseas. Su Donghe presented a seal carving piece to Consul Zhao Xinxing {{to be replaced}}, expressing his support for cultural exchanges between China and the United States.
This exhibition features dozens of works created by the Su family father and son over the past two years. Su Donghe's works mainly consist of seal carving scripts, showcasing his exquisite skills in fine Zhu script and nine-stroke seal script among other ancient seals. He stated that seal carving is an ancient art form, and through years of study, he is dedicated to combining seal carving with contemporary aesthetics to create works that better align with modern tastes.
Su Dao's {{to be replaced}} works mainly feature large landscape paintings. He stated, "Being able to exhibit our works across the ocean, far from our homeland, marks a new beginning in my artistic journey and a fresh exploration of art." He hopes that this exhibition will promote the development of cultural and artistic expression within the Chinese community.
Li Su a member of the Sichuan Artists Association, a painter with the China International Art Promotion Committee, and a renowned female artist (pen name: Li Bensu who had recently come to the United States for a visit, heard about this exhibition and traveled from her distant residence on the Brooklyn waterfront to view it. She initially had a pleasant conversation with Dao's {{to be replaced}} wife and later, after the opening ceremony, took warm photos with the entire Su family.
The calligraphy and seal carving exhibition will be on display at Flushing Town Hall until July 19, open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Art enthusiasts are welcome to visit.