Meet Yang Xinke, Tang Guo, and Liu Tian—three Gen-Z artists swapping city hustle for rural charm in Xiayuan Village, just outside Beijing. 🌾 Their story isn’t just about painting and pottery; it’s a modern-day tale of revitalizing a fading community through art.
From Canvas to Community
The trio moved to Xiayuan last year, trading cramped studios for open skies. 'It’s like our own Studio Ghibli adventure,' laughs Tang Guo. Their upcoming exhibition, blending traditional village motifs with street-art flair, is turning weathered walls into Instagram-worthy masterpieces.
Brushes Over Barriers
Local elders initially side-eyed the newcomers. But after Liu Tian taught kids mural techniques using QR codes (yes, really! 📱), the village became a collaborative canvas. Yang Xinke says: 'Art isn’t just what we make—it’s the connections we build.'
Why This Matters
With 60% of Xiayuan’s residents over 65, this creative injection could redefine rural China’s future. Think: art workshops replacing abandoned storefronts, tourism buzz, and maybe even a viral TikTok trend. 🚀
