Zhalantun Root Carvings

Zhalantun Root Carvings

　　Root carving is an art form created by artists using naturally unique and peculiar roots and wood, representing a synthesis of natural aesthetic psychology and technical artistic expression. In 2010, the city of Zhalantun officially established the "Hulunbuir Root Art (Stone Art) Fine Arts Society." In May 2011, at the "China Root Art High-End Forum and China Root Art Hometown Naming Ceremony," it was designated as a "China Root Art Hometown" by the China Root Art Fine Arts Society. It is one of only five such designated regions in China and the first in northern China. At the same time, the "China Root Art Fine Arts Society Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Liaison Office" was also established in Zhalantun.

　　Currently, there are over 56 enthusiasts engaged in root art creation in Zhalantun, including nine members of the "China Root Art Fine Arts Society." In 2011, the "First Hulunbuir Root Art (Stone Art) Fine Arts Exhibition" was successfully held, showcasing more than 240 root art (stone art) works. To further exhibit root art pieces, the exhibition hall of the "Hulunbuir Root Art (Stone Art) Fine Arts Society" was meticulously arranged, displaying a total of over 300 works.