At the beginning of the 20th century, lacquer art began to enlighten under the catalysis of cultural and artistic trends both at home and abroad, forming the sprout of lacquer painting. After exploration and refinement of several generations of artists, it gradually grew and became an independent painting genre in the 1980s. Chinese lacquer painting, with its rich materials and diverse craftsmanship, has become an artistic expression that integrates painting, artistry, literature, and philosophy.

This exhibition focuses on contemporary lacquer painting art in Fujian, showcasing nearly 40 lacquer painting works by young and middle-aged Fujian artists. It not only covers the backbone of Fujian lacquer art, but also includes many new generation lacquer painting artists. The works showcase the contemporary and diverse nature of Fujian lacquer art in terms of modeling language, material language, and colour language, reflecting the skill level and artistic thinking of contemporary Fujian lacquer painters, as well as the beauty of traditional Chinese culture embedded in lacquer art.

“A partnership forged with the right approach defies geographical distance; it is thicker than glue and stronger than metal and stone.” Through this exhibition, we hope to showcase the traditional Chinese Eastern craftsmanship and aesthetics through the medium of lacquer art, enhance the understanding of Fujian lacquer art among the Australian people, and deepen the artistic exploration and people-to-people exchange between China and Australia.