The oil painter said that he spent much time studying historical documents and relics home and abroad to outline his idea for the production.

At a press conference in Bangkok on Tuesday, Chen Jiang, a cultural counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Thailand, said that the forthcoming exhibition - as an ingredient of the ceremonies in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Sino-Thai diplomatic relations, - is meaningful.

"Thailand was an important stop on the ancient Maritime Silk Road," Chen said. "Feng's works will bring the folklore in the region vividly to life."

The exhibition is also expected to allow the Thai people to further understand China's contemporary paintings, he said.

"China is promoting the Belt and Road Initiative and Guangdong will continue to be a protagonist in the new version of the trade route as it used to be in the ancient Maritime Silk Road," said Deng Hong, deputy director of the provincial information office of Guangdong.

"The initiative means more trade and economic co-operation with the regions involved," he added. "The exhibition tour of Feng's works will contribute to the national initiative and help to boost China's cultural exchanges with the regions."