A man takes photos of a sculpture by Chinese artist Xu Hongfei at the port city of Thessaloniki, Greece, December 18, 2018. /Xinhua Photo
Both cities have a long history and a rich culture. I wish this exhibition would be the meeting point of these two cities under this intense artistic atmosphere," Xu said in his greeting during the opening ceremony.
The Chinese artist was inspired to create female figures from the lives of ordinary women he witnessed in China.
"Those of us who have studied Sculpture Art have always admired the Greek sculpture, the ancient statues and especially Aphrodite of Milos, and I am glad that I could bring my chubby women to the birthplace of Aphrodite," he told Xinhua.
"We are very happy to have some samples of Chinese art at the most iconic place of Thessaloniki, next to the White Tower monument. Many people will have the pleasure of visiting and admiring them, and this is the best way to deepen relations between Greece and China in the culture," Deputy Regional Governor for Culture and Tourism, Alexandros Thanos, noted in his speech.
Xu Hongfei has exhibited his works in many places including Australia and the United States to Italy and Colombia.
