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Painted clay sculptures from northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region are an ancient form of folk art that combines skilled craftsmanship with vibrant colors. This traditional craft involves shaping clay into various figures, then meticulously painting them, creating lifelike and expressive representations.
Painted clay sculptures by artisan Wu Shaojie are pictured at an intangible cultural heritage exhibition held this autumn in Xinjiang. /CGTN
A Xinjiang-style painted clay sculpture is pictured at an intangible cultural heritage exhibition held this autumn in Xinjiang. /CGTN
A painted clay camel is pictured at an intangible cultural heritage exhibition held this autumn in Xinjiang. /CGTN
A Xinjiang-style painted clay sculpture is pictured at an intangible cultural heritage exhibition held this autumn in Xinjiang. /CGTN
Artisan Wu Shaojie from Xinjiang has carried forward this ancient tradition, combining it with modern materials like polymer clay. His creations capture the essence of Xinjiang's traditional art while incorporating contemporary elements to offer a fresh perspective.
A Xinjiang-style painted clay sculpture is pictured at an intangible cultural heritage exhibition held this autumn in Xinjiang. /CGTN
A Xinjiang-style painted clay sculpture is pictured at an intangible cultural heritage exhibition held this autumn in Xinjiang. /CGTN
A Xinjiang-style painted clay sculpture is pictured at an intangible cultural heritage exhibition held this autumn in Xinjiang. /CGTN
A Xinjiang-style painted clay sculpture is pictured at an intangible cultural heritage exhibition held this autumn in Xinjiang. /CGTN
A Xinjiang-style painted clay sculpture is pictured at an intangible cultural heritage exhibition held this autumn in Xinjiang. /CGTN
Wu's work often depicts the daily lives of Xinjiang's herders, expressing their deep connection to the land and their aspirations for a bright future. Through his art, he brings soul to the clay, making each piece a celebration of life and culture.