SHUTIAN CAO
Feb.8, 2026
Pearl S. Buck House Reception and Opening of the Exhibition "Visions of East and West"
Shutian’s art exhibition—titled “Visions of East and West” and nominated by the curatorial team at Pearl S. Buck International—opened last Sunday on a bitterly cold winter day, yet the atmosphere was filled with warmth. The Board Chair, the President, and the curatorial director of Pearl S. Buck International gave their address at the opening.
“Visions of East and West” will feature 50+ pieces of art by noted artist and art educator Shutian Cao, depicting scenes from both China and the Delaware Valley, two places that Pearl S. Buck loved and called home. Like Pearl Buck, Shutian Cao also calls China and Bucks County home, and draws on that for inspiration. From cityscapes of China, Philadelphia, and New York to the rural Chinese mountains and rolling fields and gardens of Lancaster and Bucks County to historic buildings and famous places throughout the Delaware Valley, visitors will get to enjoy these paintings and ink drawings on display throughout the Pearl S. Buck House.
This exhibit will be open through April 13. Tickets to tour this exhibit are available now at https://pearlsbuck.org/visions/. Tours of the Pearl S. Buck House are offered Tuesdays-Sundays. There are no tours on Mondays or holidays. The Pearl S. Buck House is located at 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PA 18944.
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.