Chinese exorcist revived on ink paintings

Visitors view wash drawings created by Zhao Shouren at a gallery in Qingshan district, Baotou, Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Aug 11, 2017. The drawings depict the Chinese mythological figure Zhong Kui. Zhong, an exorcist in traditional Chinese folk tales, is recognized as an emblem for righteousness and justice against evil spirits and demons. Beijing-born Zhao Shouren brought 42 of his paintings to Baotou for an art exhibition. [Photo/Baotou Daily]