Creative scoops

It's quite a journey from an art gallery to a gelato studio, but Vivienne Li has made that leap thanks to the passion that she dedicated to both callings. Sun Ye talks to a most unusual ice-cream maker.

This summer, Vivi Dolce started selling its homemade gelato and almost immediately attracted a base of loyal fans who not only bought the frozen treats but also helped publicize the fledgling business.

Many knew gelato maker Vivienne Li when she was the communications manager for an art gallery at the Beijing 798 Art Zone, and many were taken by surprise when she quit her job and disappeared.