A fisherman painting depicts a harvest scene. [Photo/tidenews.com]
The winners of the China Farmer Painting Exhibition were recently announced, with 14 fisherman paintings from the Dongtou Cultural Center in Wenzhou selected. Four of them won the national second-place prize, two won the third-place prize, and eight were recognized as excellent works.
Dongtou fisherman paintings are farmer paintings that depict Dongtou marine culture, fishery production, and traditional customs. They combine the techniques of different painting types and feature bold compositions, bright colors, and exaggerated shapes. They are a form of expression for the island people and showcase the achievements of island vitalization in the new era.
Dongtou fisherman painting has become a cultural trademark of Dongtou marine culture. There more than 100 fisherman painters, and the artform has won many awards in various exhibitions and competitions.
Dongtou will continue to explore diverse development paths for fisherman painting. It will also promote the product transformation of fisherman paintings to the cultural and creative economy.
