Oracle Bone Script Art Exhibition celebrates the Chinese language

Organised by several institutions, including the Centre for Language Education and Cooperation, ChinesePlus, the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) and local Chinese language associations, the exhibition showcases the beauty and historical significance of oracle bone script, an ancient form of Chinese writing.

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At the opening, Farnaaz Johadine, acting executive director of core functions at Iziko Museums of South Africa, highlighted the universal appeal of ancient arts engraved on natural materials like bone, rock and wood.

She drew parallels between San rock art in South Africa and oracle bone inscriptions in China, emphasising the importance of cultural exchanges and mutual learning between African and Chinese civilisations.

Chinese Consul-General You Wenze also spoke, talking about the enduring relationship between China and South Africa and noting the growing interest in Chinese language and culture among South Africans.

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The exhibition provides an opportunity for visitors to learn about the evolution of Chinese characters through artistic presentations of oracle bone inscriptions.

The exhibition features artworks crafted and developed over three years by experts in oracle bone inscriptions, typographic designers and picture book authors.

It includes over 70 oracle bone characters related to daily life and offers insights into the discovery and research of oracle bone inscriptions.

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Comprising 92 pieces or groups of works, the exhibition explores four dimensions: oracle bone inscriptions and studies, Chinese character aesthetics, pictographic elements in character sorting and artistic interpretations of oracle bone scripts.