Sugar painting artist sweetens students' activity class
Students at Qili Primary School in Tai'an, Shandong province are fascinated by the sweet and lifelike sugar paintings created by Li Qingqu. [Photo/ my0538.com] |
Li enchanted the students by showing off the sweet art – producing artistic pieces entirely composed of liquid sugar in shapes of animals and other patterns.
A student from Qili Primary School in Tai'an, Shandong province is captivated by the sweet art presented by Li Qingwu. [Photo/ my0538.com] |
He also enlightened the kids on the origin and development of the art form with vivid stories.
"I hope that the old technique of sugar painting can be protected and inherited. And hopefully through my efforts, the younger generation can develop interest in our traditional culture," said Li.
Kids at Qili Primary School in Tai'an, Shandong province pose for a photo with Li Qingwu. [Photo/ my0538.com] |