Step into a world where ancient legends meet modern creativity! 🏮 The iconic Chinese heroine Mu Guiying—revered for her bravery and wit during the Northern Song Dynasty—has been reimagined in a dazzling new shadow puppetry exhibition in Beijing.
At the 'Dian Xi Yi Ben – Shadow Puppetry and Contemporary Art Exhibition' at Nanchizi Museum, artists breathe fresh life into her story. The star attraction? A jaw-dropping 3.8-meter-tall shadow puppet of Mu Guiying, clad in armor and wielding a spear, crafted by fourth-generation inheritor Wang Haiyan. Using traditional hollowed-out paper-cutting techniques, the artwork glows dramatically under backlighting, casting a powerful shadow that feels straight out of a warrior epic. 🐎⚔️
‘It’s like history leaping off the page,’ said one visitor. The exhibition merges folklore with contemporary artistry, offering a visual feast that bridges generations. For culture enthusiasts, it’s a must-see—proof that ancient tales can still leave audiences breathless. 🌟
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The image of legendary heroine Mu Guiying in shadow puppetry artwork
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