An art exhibition, showcasing some 200 fascinating pieces of calligraphy and paintings created by Liu Tongbao, is currently on show in the Changchun World Sculpture Park in the city of Changchun, in Northeast China's Jilin province. The expo, which opened on Jan 20, runs to Feb 28. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

Artist Liu Tongbao (left), explains his work on Jan 20. Liu is a member of the China Calligraphers Association, as well as a vice-chairman of the Changchun Calligraphers Association and a professor of the Changchun Humanities and Sciences College. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

Liu conducts an interview on Jan 20. The exhibition is divided into two parts, calligraphy and painting, and uses creative contemporary art techniques to express oriental elements and traditional Chinese aesthetics. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

Liu talks about his art on Jan 20. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]