Twenty-eight-year-old Ye Luying is undoubtedly one of the most impressive painters among rising Chinese painters in recent years. Her cartoon-style "Nymph of the Luo River" or "Luoshenfu" won many prizes, including the best illustration award at the 13th Golden Dragon Award for Chinese Animation held in 2016. The painting is based on author Cao Zhi from the Wei Dynasty (220-265) and his admiration for a water goddess.

"I think my paintings are deeply rooted in my hometown and our Chinese culture. I'm a native Chinese. My paintings just look slightly Western in format," Ye told CGTN in an exclusive interview.