SHUTIAN CAO
September, 2025
Phillips’ Mill Recognition
Shutian Cao’s contemporary Chinese painting,
The Impression of Moravian Pottery & Tile Works,
has been selected for the 96th Phillips’ Mill Juried Art Show.
Update: 🎉 The work has been sold.
Aug. 16, 2025
Artist Lecture, Live Demonstration, and Closing Reception Celebrated Shutian Cao’s Exhibition
A special artist lecture, live demonstration, and closing reception were held on August 16 to celebrate Shutian Cao’s solo exhibition of contemporary Chinese ink painting. Cao shared insights into the art and philosophy of traditional Chinese painting, followed by the exhibition’s closing reception showcasing works spanning his career
July 12, 2025
Opening Night and Artist Talk at Perkins Center for the Arts
Shutian Cao’s solo exhibition: Visions of the Idyllic, opened on July 12 at the Perkins Center for the Arts. The exhibition spans nearly three decades of work, from his early painting selected for China’s National Fine Arts Exhibition in 1996 to new works created this year.
During the opening, Cao gave an artist talk, sharing insights into his creative journey and the cultural traditions behind Chinese ink painting. The exhibition’s subjects range from the water towns of Jiangnan to Bucks County landmarks such as Fonthill Castle.