What does a city sound like? For British-Chinese artist Colin Chinnery, it’s a symphony of pigeon whistles 🕊️, bustling markets, and the hum of ancient alleyways. His latest project? Capturing Beijing’s soundscape before modernity drowns it out. ‘It’s like preserving a language,’ he says.
Meanwhile, cloisonné craftsman Shen Wenguang is chasing the perfect blue 🔵—a shade that mirrors Beijing’s imperial past. ‘Every pigment tells a story,’ he explains, mixing traditions with TikTok tutorials 📱. Talk about blending old and new!
Then there’s photographer Song Zhuangzhuang, snapping everything from crumbling hutongs to the CBD’s neon skyline 🌆. His Instagram? A love letter to Beijing’s contradictions. ‘The city breathes in layers,’ he says.
This trio’s documentary isn’t just a film—it’s a sensory time capsule. Think ‘Chef’s Table’ meets urban archaeology. Ready to see (and hear) Beijing like never before? 🎥✨
Reference(s):
Portrait of a City: “The Sights, Sounds and Shades of Beijing”
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