By Xinyi Li, Yiling Wang, iChongqing
Chongqing - There is an amazing place provides the aura of art in Chongqing – Sichuan Fine Arts Institute (SFAI). Hanging out at there, the “artistic breath” will fill in your chest. It’s not so much a university as a park. Every element of this college attracts people’s attention. Established in 1940, it is the only art college in Southwestern China. There are two campuses of SFAI, one is at Huang Juping while the other one is at University City, Huxi, Shapingba District, covering 800,000m2. In 1959, SFAI became one of China’s five academies of art.
It is not so much a university as a park. Teachers and students always like to enjoy college life there. Especially in spring, there will be many outdoor activities for students, for exercise or for entertainment. Additionally, to teachers and students, there are lots of visitors during the weekend. Graffiti walls are widespread inside the college, on the teaching building, and even on the dining hall. These images were painted by students of SFAI. No matter how many new walls appear, students here always paint with their creativity and passion.
Besides, the college is full of sculptures, big or small. Rent Collection Courtyard is one of the representatives. The original sculptures were created in June 1956, a famous artwork reflecting the lower class struggling in feudal society.