This project is supported by the Summer Teams Enterprise Programme (STEP) of the University of St Andrews. Since June 2023, I have supervised undergraduate students who take an interest in Chinese art and culture to create this website. As signified in our logo of thistle—Scotland’s national emblem—in the style of Chinese papercutting, we aim to raise awareness of China’s artistic footprints in Scotland and encourage new dialogues on cross-cultural exchanges.
The website provides information about where to explore, see and experience things related to Chinese art and culture in Scotland. It features collections, exhibitions, artists, research outputs and events, highlighting objects, activities and writings of Chinese art, artefacts and Chinese-inspired artworks in different Scottish regions. We also introduce research networks and cultural communities, while promoting the art of the Chinese diaspora.