🖌️ Who knew that dough could tell stories as rich as the ancient Silk Road?
Meet Yang Kai, a 28-year-old artist from Pingliang City in northwest China's Gansu Province. He's taken the humble art of dough sculpting and catapulted it into a new realm by recreating the mesmerizing murals of the Dunhuang caves. 🎨
For those who might not know, the Dunhuang caves are like a treasure trove filled with centuries-old Buddhist art, nestled along the historic Silk Road. Yang Kai, inheriting the traditional Kongtong dough sculpture techniques, has brought these flat, age-old wall paintings into the 3D world. And guess what? It took him an entire year! ⏳
With the help of his mother (shoutout to supportive moms everywhere! 🙌), Yang crafted a set of 30 intricate dough figures that burst with life and color. These aren't your average kitchen creations; they're vibrant scenes that make you feel like you've stepped back in time.
His masterpiece was showcased at this year's Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo, which kicked off on September 21. But Yang isn't stopping there—he's planning to add 13 more figures to his collection. We can't wait to see what he cooks up next! 🌟
It's artists like Yang Kai who keep ancient traditions alive, blending them with modern creativity. So the next time you're kneading dough, remember—it might just be the start of your own masterpiece! 🥟✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
