Sculptor: Artworks can promote city to the world

Changsha has been experiencing accelerated development in recent years and needs more international events to enhance its urban quality, according to Lei Yixin, director of the Hunan Academy of Sculpture and one of the advocates for the Changsha International Sculpture Art Festival.

"Arts including sculptures have no boundaries and can be a good approach (for promoting Changsha to the world)," Lei said, while sharing his experience arranging the event.

As a renowned sculptor, Lei is the creator of a number of famous works including a sculpture of Martin Luther King at the National Mall in Washington DC.