foreword

Standing at the historical milestone of the 35th anniversary of the establishment of Futian District, we use art as a pen to create a magnificent painting depicting the development of Futian at the Guanshanyue Art Museum in the central area of Shenzhen. This "Fireworks Scroll · Happy Futian -35th Anniversary Art Exhibition of Futian District" is not only a deep reflection on Futian's past years, but also a beautiful expectation for its future development.

Mr. Wang Kewei's specially created exhibition "Hugging Blessings in Lakes and Mountains, Radiant Fields" takes us back to the Southern Song Dynasty. In the painting, the ancestors, dressed in tattered clothes but with resolute eyes, stop in surprise on Lianhua Mountain after a long journey. This "feng shui treasure land" with abundant vegetation and mountains facing the sea carries the historical roots of Futian and demonstrates the resilient spirit of our ancestors to recuperate and expand their territory here. The Dragon Racing for the Brocade, Hundred Barges Competing for the Current focuses on the current situation. Loong Boat races on the Shenzhen River, egrets fly in the mangrove, and landmark buildings such as the distant Ping An Mansion rise from the ground, vividly interpreting the vitality and struggle spirit of Futian's modern development.

Mr. Wang Kewei's works on ancient Chinese history and general themes, as well as the creations of local artists in Shenzhen, jointly construct a rich artistic matrix in the exhibition. They showcase the historical and cultural heritage as well as the characteristics of the times of Futian from different dimensions, allowing us to see the power of inheritance and innovation of Futian in the long river of history.

Futian, from the "Feng Shui Treasure Land" in the eyes of the Southern Song Dynasty ancestors to the current international and modern urban core, has always been full of the courage to forge ahead and the spirit of inclusiveness and innovation. Here, there is both the weight of historical accumulation and the fervor of the development of the times; There is both the warmth of the world of fireworks and the heroic spirit of hundreds of boats competing for supremacy. This exhibition transforms the "financial hardcore, scientific and technological innovation genes, ecological background, and cultural soul" of Futian District into a tangible and perceptible visual language, which is a wonderful interpretation of Futian's unique charm and a tribute to the hardworking people on this land.

After 35 years of hard work, Futian District has positioned itself as the "area of excellence" and has embarked on a unique path of high-quality development in Shenzhen, a pioneer city in reform. As the central urban area and city reception hall of Shenzhen, Futian District, driven by "finance+scientific innovation+culture", perfectly integrates the hard core strength of a modern international city with the warm background of the fireworks world, becoming a vivid example of "Chinese path to modernization".

What we see here is not only the 35 years' development achievements of Futian District, but also the growth logic of a future city - with reform as the pen, innovation as the ink, and happiness as the soul, Futian District is drawing a new picture of Chinese path to modernization with the "first good responsibility".

Vice President of the Chinese Gongbi Painting Society

Vice Chairman of Guangdong Artists Association

Chairman of Shenzhen Artists Association

Chen Xiangbo