Пътуващият творец и неговите произведения – основа на интеркултурното общуване
The Traveling Artist and His Artworks – the Basis of Intercultural Communication

Summary/Abstract: In this article the author traces a connection between travelling and cultural practices inspired by it – paintings and exhibitions on the one hand and exchange of ideas and traditions on the other, all based on his own experience. Mythology, philosophy and religion provoke special interest – the synthesis between ideas, images, beliefs, customs and rituals, summarized in the “three teachings” (san jiao), i.e. Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism, transformed in the syncretism of folklore cults and artistically rethought in the traditional forms of art that nourish one’s creative imagination. The landmarks and places visited combine Chinese ancient grandeur and modern power, which inspire the author’s creativity as an artist. Every trip to China is clearly expressed in his creative pursuits: over 60 paintings, participation in seven exhibitions in the PRC – three of which were solo, and the book The Road. The Dragon. The Artist. The author defends his thesis that the mission of the artist is to make the art and the culture of one’s own nation more understandable and well-known. He is convinced that to be able to synthesize intercultural communication in today‘s world, one should – step by step – interact with other cultures, in order to follow the path of mutual understanding.

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