What if we told you Beijing’s urban jungle holds more plant species than the entire UK? 🧑🔬🌱 Scientific botanical illustrator Yu Tianyi is putting the city’s wild side in the spotlight with his stunning artwork that merges precision and passion.
From Lab to Canvas
Yu, a Beijing native, specializes in capturing the true essence of over 2,300 local plant species through scientific illustrations. Think ‘plant TikTok’ meets Da Vinci’s notebooks – his work transforms complex botanical data into visual stories that even your coffee-plant-owning roommate would vibe with.
Why Biodiversity Matters
With Beijing’s greenery outnumbering the UK’s entire flora collection, Yu’s art isn’t just pretty – it’s a wake-up call. “Every stroke advocates for preserving native species,” he says, proving climate action can start with a sketchpad.
His work is reshaping how Gen Z connects with urban ecology – one Instagrammable leaf at a time. 🌏✨
