A dough painting from the children's exhibition in Suzhou. [Photo by Wang Jiankang/Asianewsphoto]

A special dough painting exhibition was held in Suzhou on Jan 18, and more than 40 pieces of dough artwork created by children attracted many visitors.

Dough painting is a traditional Chinese folk art, hailed as "3D painting and silent drama". A painting is usually made from sticky rice powder and by pinching, rubbing and squeezing the material with the hands.