The Second Shenzhen International Watercolor Blennale

In 2018, at the historical node of the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening up, in Shenzhen Luohu, the city harbor where the "Chinese Dream" set sail, co-sponsored by the Chinese Artists Association, Shenzhen Municipal Literary and Art Federation and Shenzhen Luohu District People's Government, "The First Shenzhen International Watercolor Biennale" launched a cultural brand with international influence and wide international reputation that reflects the right of Chinese cultural discourse. It is a comprehensive display of the development process and creative achievements of China's watercolor in the 40 years of reform and opening up.

In 2020, at the important moment of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, the Chinese Artists Association, Shenzhen Municipal Literary and Art Federation and Shenzhen Luohu District People's Government will once again jointly host the "Second Shenzhen International Watercolor Biennale". Throughout the many works exhibited this year, the subjects are wide-ranging, the content is rich, the quality is high, and the forms are diverse, which fully demonstrate the vigorous development of contemporary watercolor. Among them, there are some excellent works that really make an impression.They make proper use of modern language and give play to the characteristics of watercolor painting. Chinese and foreign artists emphasize the contemporary development of individual expression and technical materials, presenting the academic height and innovative strength of contemporary global watercolor in three dimensions. Through the exploration of new themes and new techniques, and the integration of multiple forms, they show a strong sense of innovation in expression angle and language style.