The Qian Shaowu Art Museum at Jiangnan University in Wuxi's Binhu district welcomed the opening of the outcome exhibition for the purple clay sculpture creation talent training project on Dec 8. The exhibition will run until Dec 22.

A diverse array of artworks is on display, ranging from grand depictions of the Silk Road to intricately detailed portrayals of historical figures such as Confucius.

The talent training project, spanning 40 days, involved 50 experts, scholars, and master craftsmen from various universities and areas of expertise nationwide. It combined academic lectures, field trips, and practice sessions.

A purple clay sculpture created by Xia Zheng, an expert at crafting clay figurines. [Photo/wifiwx.com]

A purple clay sculpture made using 3D printing technology. [Photo/wifiwx.com]

Purple clay sculptures are showcased at the exhibition. [Photo/wifiwx.com]