Visitors have described the paintings as evoking pain, faith, bravery, beauty, and hope.
A specially curated version of the Art of Zhen, Shan, Ren (Truth, Compassion, Tolerance) International Exhibition was displayed at the Rayburn House Building in Congress from Nov. 12 to Nov. 15. The 17 paintings depict the Chinese people’s unwavering belief in truth, compassion, and forbearance, which are core tenets of the Falun Gong spiritual practice. Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) praised the artwork as “beautiful” and “absolutely gorgeous.”
One congressional staff member, speaking anonymously, noted that the paintings convey both the pain and hope of Falun Gong practitioners. Another staffer was particularly moved by the painting “Homeless,” which depicts a young girl returning to a locked home after her parents were arrested due to their faith.
The artworks have been praised for their ability to inspire viewers to be better people and to foster understanding of the persecution in China. Visitors have also commended the bravery portrayed in the paintings and the resilience of the persecuted individuals. The ongoing persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China has led to legislative actions in the United States, with Congress considering a bill to address the atrocities for the first time. Senator Marco Rubio, who was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump as the next secretary of State, has introduced the companion version of the legislation in the Senate. The bill is currently under review by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
The article includes a picture of visitors at the Art of Zhen, Shan, Ren (Truth, Compassion, Tolerance) International Exhibition at the Rayburn House Building in Capitol Hill, Washington, on Nov. 13, 2024.
Jenny Jing and Eva Fu have contributed to this report.
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