Visitors take a close look at the paintings created by Zhang Bolin at Xiamen University Sandao Art Museum, Fujian province, June 9. [Photo/people.cn]

An exhibition featuring oil paintings by Zhang Bolin commenced at the Sandao Art Museum, Xiamen University, Fujian province, on June 9. The exhibition will last until June 19.

Zhang Bolin is a fresh graduate with a master's degree from the Art College of Xiamen University. He has been creating oriental aesthetic and poetic oil paintings since 2012.

He studied under Zhang Liping, a famous oil painter and president of the Fujian oil painting society.

"The works reflect the impulsiveness and confidence of young people in art and life," said Zhang Liping.

Zhang Bolin speaks on the first day of his oil painting exhibition at Xiamen University Sandao Art Museum, Fujian province, June 9. [Photo/people.cn]

According to Zhang Bolin, the exhibition presents his thoughts towards life and art.

"The exhibition is a conclusion of my past works, and also an exploration of the path that lies ahead," said Zhang Bolin.

The exhibition marks the first time that Xiamen University has held an oil painting exhibition for a recent graduate.