“Progression and Circulation,” a new exhibition featuring Shenzhen University professor Zhong Xi’s prints, ink paintings and ceramics, is being held at Guan Shanyue Art Museum.

The exhibition reviews the award-winning artist’s achievements over the past 30 years. Zhong has also donated his 52 prints to the museum.

“‘Progression’ refers to Zhong’s creativity, transformation and thoughts during his 30-year career. ‘Circulation’ refers to his application of Chinese calligraphy aesthetics [the tempo, shaping and harmony of strokes] into print-making,” said Chen Xiangbing, head of Shenzhen University’s Art Museum, who curated the exhibition.

At the opening of the exhibition Tuesday, Zhong said many of his works were created casually, without predetermined plans. He stressed that an artist should be sober and develop a unique artistic language in his or her works.

Guan Shanyue Art Museum aims to turn this exhibition into an academic research on print art, so it is also exhibiting critics’ books and remarks on Zhong’s works. “The brightness and darkness, ups and downs in Zhong’s prints present a poetic world,” art professor Sun Zhenhua wrote in his research article on Zhong.

“Print is the art of lines, dots, nets and lumps. Zhong’s abstract prints bring a new visual experience to viewers,” independent curator Ma Qinzhong wrote in his review.

Dates: Until April 6

Venue: Guan Shanyue Art Museum, 6026 Hongli Road, Futian District (福田区红荔路6026号关山月美术馆)

Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station (少年宫站), Exit B