#Chinese folk art
In a Lantern Workshop: The First Time I Realized Light Can Be Crafted by Hand
I used to assume that the most attractive part of lantern art was the nighttime moment. Of course it is beautiful when illuminated: colors glow, outlines soften, and the whole spac
Clay Figurine Experience: The First Time I Felt Earth Was Not a Material, but a Slow Language
I had always felt that earth is an honest material. It does not shine like metal, nor does it immediately suggest refinement the way silk does. In fact, it can seem almost too quie
Paper-Cutting Diary
今天上午，我从旅店步行到城南一条安静的老街，去参加一堂剪纸体验课。春天的风还有一点凉，巷子里却已经挂起了红灯笼，门口晾着洗净的围裙，几家小店把刚写好的福字贴在玻璃门上。作为一个来自西班牙的旅行者，我本来只是想看看“传统手工艺展示”，没想到最后会坐在一张木桌前，握着一把小剪刀，紧张得像第一次学写字的孩子一样。/ This morning I walked fr
Opera Face-Painting Workshop: My First Time Understanding How a Face Can Speak Before the Lines
Before coming to China, I had of course seen images of Peking opera face painting. The strong reds, blacks, whites, and blues, combined with symmetrical and exaggerated designs, cr
Fan Painting and Calligraphy: The First Time I Felt Blank Space Could Be an Invitation
If I am honest about my impression of fans before coming to China, it was probably this: an elegant and practical object, suitable for summer and for photographs. I knew that Chine