A life-sized model of Wukong, or The Destined One, the main character of the game Black Myth: Wukong. [Photo/tidenews.com.cn]

An exhibition featuring art related to Chinese-made game Black Myth: Wukong, is being held in Hangzhou, capital of East China's Zhejiang province, taking the city by storm.

Opening its doors to the public on April 9 at the Art Museum of China Academy of Arts, the exhibition showcases over 900 pieces, including original game scenes, character sketches, fieldwork photos, models, sculptures, and various merchandise. As of April 21, nearly 50,000 visitors have visited the exhibition.

Xuan Xuejun, the exhibition curator, said that many of the models featured in the exhibition are one-of-a-kind, crafted with exceptional quality and attention to detail. The majority of the hand-drawn sketches and models on display are being revealed to the public for the first time, Xuan said.

Adapted from the classical Chinese novel Journey to the West, the game-based exhibition goes beyond gamer nostalgia – it also reflects on Chinese culture and traditional aesthetics.

Over the past two decades, Hangzhou's animation industry has rapidly adopted new technologies, leading to the rise of tech enterprises and boosting the popularity of high-quality creations.

The Black Myth: Wukong Art Exhibition not only celebrates the fusion of art and gaming but also serves as a testament to Hangzhou's evolving cultural landscape, where tradition meets innovation in a captivating display of creativity and craftsmanship.

A visitor takes photos of 3D-printed reliefs. [Photo/tidenews.com.cn]