Imagine waking up to the misty shores of Erhai Lake in southwest China… 🌅
Over a decade ago, Shanghai artist Shen Jianhua traded city life for Huoshan Village and founded the Bai Folk Art Studio.
Here, he taught locals—mostly women who've never held a paintbrush—to document village life through art. 🎨
Their paintings, rooted in daily scenes and Bai cultural motifs, have become a powerful record of rural memory.
For these artists, every canvas offers not just income but a voice, letting their stories and heritage shine far beyond their village.
In a fast-paced digital world, these vibrant folk paintings remind us of the timeless power of authentic storytelling. ✨
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Meet the folk painters of Yunnan: Their life stories, told in paint
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