A visitor takes in some of the rich selection of colorful African paintings at the exhibition, at Changchun Sculpture Museum, on April 27. [Photo/IC]

Hosted by Changchun World Sculpture Park, a fascinating exhibition of richly colored African paintings and sinuous wooden sculptures opened at Changchun Sculpture Museum in Changchun, the capital of Jilin province, on April 22.

The exhibition is showcasing 705 pieces of artwork, comprising 439 Makonde wood carvings and 266 paintings, which were mostly created in modern times.

Changchun residents have the opportunity to study and learn about the development of art in East Africa over the last half century through the exhibition.

Unique wood carvings go on display at the exhibition in Changchun. [Photo/IC]

A visitor is drawn to the wood carvings at the African artwork exhibition in Changchun, on April 27. [Photo/IC]