A series of 18 ink and wash paintings, inspired by one of Lu Xun's works "The Kite", are brought on display to celebrate the 129th birthday of the Chinese writer. Lu Xun was one of the major Chinese writers of the 20th century who was known for his sharp short stories.

Lu Xun recalled his childhood memories in "The Kite", which tells his personal story of the negative psychological consequences of forgetting. One day he broke his younger brother's kite on purpose, and the guilt stayed with him for years. When he grew up he endeavored to relieve the burden of guilt by apologizing, while his younger brother didn't even remember it had happened.

The paintings, based on this story, exert the substantial influence of the original work, and add a sense of nostalgia.

Zhang Dajun, Painter, said, "Some of my paintings are set against the backdrop of Lu Xun's formal residence at the Fuchengmen area of downtown Beijing. The rest portray the scenes that happened in southern China."

Lu Xun was the pen name of Zhou Shuren, who is considered by many as the founder of modern Chinese literature.

Some of the "Kite" paintings are to be donated to the Lu Xun Art Museum to pay homage to the literary master.

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