Hundreds of paintings and sculptures are on show in Beijing as part of celebrations to mark the 95th anniversary of the Communist Party of China. [Photo provided to China Daily]

"He is stubborn and scholarly. He looks unremarkable, but he is the one who helps us become who we grow up to be," he adds.

A simple color scheme, of mainly black, white and gray is used to pay tribute to these unknown heroes through this impressive piece of art.

Shao Dazhen, an art theorist and retired professor from the Central Academy of Fine Arts, says the exhibition not only showcases the course the CPC has charted over the past 95 years, but also focuses on the social progress that the Chinese people have achieved in the same period.