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Minerals transform into art

On Fujian's Wuyi Mountain, the region's distinctive rocks and soils are ground into pigments that capture the spirit of the landscape.

China Daily | Updated: 2025-12-27 10:44

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Rock and soil are ground to get a fine, consistent powder. CHEN YING/XINHUA

Rock and soil powders are sieved before turning into an ultrapure pigment. CHEN YING/XINHUA

Wuyi Mountain in Fujian boasts a wide range of colorful rocks and soils, which serve as a natural palette for painting. CHEN YING/XINHUA

Integrating modern artistic elements and techniques into tradition, an artist transforms the raw colors of earth into art on canvas. CHEN YING/XINHUA

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