Veteran Artist Transforms Wheat Straw into Cultural Heritage Artworks
Zhang Chongsheng, a 67-year-old artist based in Jinan, Shandong province, China, has been crafting artworks from wheat straw for over four decades. His dedication to this medium led to his recognition as a folk master of arts and crafts, and straw art was designated as intangible cultural heritage in Jinan. This highlights the preservation of traditional crafts in contemporary art.
Key facts
- Zhang Chongsheng is 67 years old
- He creates art from wheat straw
- He has practiced this art form for more than 40 years
- He was certified as a folk master of arts and crafts
- Straw art is listed as intangible cultural heritage in Jinan
Entities
Artists
- Zhang Chongsheng
Locations
- Jinan
- Shandong province
- China