On August 26th, A Touch of Chinese Culture Among Students from Guangdong and Taiwan: The 2023 Cross-Strait University Cultural and Art Summer Camp's Opening Ceremony and the "Harmony – Together" Cross-Strait University Student Art Exchange Exhibition commenced at the Guangdong Overseas Chinese Museum. Nearly 100 attendees, including officials from relevant departments in Guangdong province, students from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, and young artists, were present at the event.

When Jiang Huijie, a student from the Department of Fine Arts at the National Taiwan University of Arts, saw her artwork displayed at the exhibition, her joy was palpable. She remarked that having the opportunity to engage in artistic exchange with art students from the Chinese mainland and witnessing diverse styles of artwork was an incredibly enriching experience.

The summer camp and art exchange exhibition saw participation from over 40 teachers and students representing 18 universities in Chinese Taiwan. The art exchange exhibition showcased more than 60 pieces created by students from art departments on both sides of the strait. The exhibition will be open to the public at the Guangdong Overseas Chinese Museum from August 26th to September 25th.

Zheng Mingjia, President of the Guangzhou Association of Taiwan Youth, shared that the cultural and art summer camp has been held for several sessions. This marks the first time they've conducted an exchange through artistic painting. "We received nearly a hundred submissions for the exhibition, underscoring the strong confidence that students from both sides have in the flourishing of cultural and artistic endeavors. Through more face-to-face opportunities, we hope to deepen mutual understanding and spark even more artistic brilliance."

Zheng revealed that apart from the art exchange exhibition, Chinese Taiwan students participating in the summer camp also visited the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts to learn about the Lingnan School of Painting's origins and evolution. They also engaged in printmaking workshops with fellow students from the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, fostering connections through the power of art.

Wu Qinyi, a student from the Department of Fine Arts at Taipei National University of the Arts, proudly displayed photos of her works created during the printmaking workshop to reporters. She shared, "I've etched the friends I've made in these two days onto the prints." Furthermore, she captured her experiences in Guangzhou over the past couple of days in a sketchbook that she carried with her.

"This is the view of the green trees in Guangzhou that I saw after leaving the airport. This scene is from when the teachers at Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts introduced us to the Lingnan School of Painting. Here's Canton Tower and the Pearl River that I glimpsed, and this page captures the opening ceremony from just now..." Wu flipped through her sketchbook while describing her journey. 

She expressed that before arriving in Guangzhou, she was aware of institutions like the China Academy of Art and the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts. During this visit, she was inspired to consider pursuing further studies in Chinese mainland art schools after completing her undergraduate degree. She hoped for more opportunities to engage in diverse cultural exchanges.

It's understood that the Chinese Taiwan teachers and students participating in the summer camp will embark on a 5-day visit and exchange in Guangzhou, Foshan, and Zhuhai, alongside students from the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, Tsinghua University, and the Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine. Together, they will explore the charming landscapes of Lingnan and embrace the vibrant spirit of the Greater Bay Area.

以画为媒，两岸大学生共话艺术之美

8月26日，粤台学子中华情——2023两岸大学生文化艺术夏令营启动仪式暨“融·合”两岸大学生艺术交流展开幕式在广东华侨博物馆举行，来自广东省有关部门负责人、两岸大学生及青年艺术家近100人参加。

当台湾艺术大学美术学系学生姜卉婕看到自己的作品在展览中出现时，她非常高兴。她说，有机会通过绘画与大陆的艺术学生交流，看到不同风格的作品，是一件非常有趣的事情。

此次夏令营和艺术交流展共有来自中国台湾18所高校的40多名老师和同学参加。其中艺术交流展，汇集了两岸艺术院系大学生创作的60多幅作品，于8月26日至9月25日在广东华侨博物馆展出。

广州市台湾青年之家会长郑明嘉告诉记者：“粤台学子中华情”活动此前已举办多届，此次是首次以艺术绘画为内容进行的交流活动。“展览征集活动开始后，我们收到了近百幅作品，这说明两岸的大学生对于文化艺术的蓬勃发展是非常有信心的。我们也希望通过更多面对面的机会，加深双方的了解，让大家碰撞出更多艺术的火花。”

郑明嘉透露，除艺术交流展外，参加夏令营的台湾大学生还到广州美术学院了解岭南画派源流与发展，同时和广州美术学院的同学在版画艺术工坊进行创作，以画会友。

来自台北艺术大学美术系的吴沁颐在现场向记者展示了她在版画艺术工坊的作品照片。她说：“我把这两天认识的朋友刻在版画上。”此外，她还将这两天在广州的所见所闻画进了随身携带的写生簿里。

“这是我出了机场以后看到的广州绿树，这是在广美老师跟我们介绍岭南画派的场景，这是我看到的广州塔和珠江，还有这页是刚才的开幕式……”吴沁颐一边翻阅写生簿一边介绍。

她表示，来广州前她就知道中国美术学院、广州美术学院等美术院校。经过这次参观，她也萌生了本科毕业后到大陆的美术院校继续进修的想法，希望有机会可以进行更多元的文化交流。

据了解，参加夏令营的台湾师生将与来自广州美术学院、清华大学、广州中医药大学的学生一起，在广州、佛山、珠海进行为期5天的参访交流，携手领略钟灵毓秀的岭南山水，感受朝气蓬勃的湾区新音。

文、图 | 羊城晚报全媒体记者 谭铮
翻译 | 刘佳慧