The exhibition Made in China features the work of Chinese artist Yang Yongliang. From a distance, his artwork looks like a traditional Chinese shanshui (“mountains and water”) landscape painting done with ink on paper. But when you look closer, you don’t see mountains — instead, you see a photo collage of skyscrapers! And what appear to be trees from afar are actually construction cranes.

During the workshop, you’ll be inspired by this artwork and create your own landscape using stamps on a roll of paper.

You’ll go home with your very own handmade scroll painting.

Made in China is on display until August 31 at the Wereldmuseum Rotterdam and from October 16 at the Wereldmuseum Amsterdam. The Wereldmuseum uses China as a case study for a fresh perspective on craftsmanship. The exhibition presents China’s making culture—a tradition that is both centuries old and vibrantly alive—through a mix of objects, art, fashion, photographs, and videos. It also explores the diverse meanings of “making” among contemporary artists and designers such as Cao Fei, Susan Fang, Jing He, Ma Ke, and Yang Yongliang.

Practical information:

• The workshop is conducted in Dutch and English.
• It is offered continuously on both days from 11 AM to 3 PM.