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Art: Creating a universe of salt, sugar and plastic

Yuan Sima, an artist in Beijing, has taken on a bold mission, creating a series of paintings that look like fragments of an abstract universe. The materials she used for the works are unusual - household items such as salt, sugar and plastic bags. Art critic Rasko Radovic said Yuan uses her eye as a sensitive instrument. Her creations are featured at the Shang Ba Art Gallery in Beijing, shining with tangled lines, contrasting colors and indescribable patterns. The exhibition will run until July 20.

People: Sculptor revels in Buddha statues

At a time when many young men are obsessed with business, Jiang Sheng, a man from the post-1990 generation, is taking a unique path. Jiang, a sculpture major in college, once went to Yongfu Temple in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, to repair the hands of a Buddha statue. He later made up his mind to take a different approach to the traditional craft and make custom Buddha statues. For Jiang, the inner peace that comes from making Buddha statues is what he enjoys most and what he always strives to attain.

Photos: Chinese dream comes true for Russian

As a dance teacher, newspaper editor and TV anchor, Russian Kristina Angie has realized her dream of settling down in China. Born in Slaviyanka, Russia, in 1990, Angie came to China to learn the language after graduating from high school at 17. After two years of hard work at Yanbian University in Yanji, Jilin province, Angie was able to speak fluent Chinese and found a job at a local newspaper as a copy editor. Fascinated by China from a young age, Angie, now 28, said she considers China her home and would like to have her own apartment in the country. She also wants to travel to other cities to explore the country's interesting life and culture. Visit our website to learn more about her story.

Society: Qingdao to host annual beer festival

The 28th Qingdao International Beer Festival will be held from July 20 to Aug 26 in Qingdao, Shandong province. This year, the festival will gather 200 brands from more than 30 countries and regions, and present more than 1,300 types of beer. Qingdao is home to Tsingtao Brewery, a time-honored beer brand in China.

Fashion: Designer brings architecture to couture

At the settlement ceremony of the Asian Couture Federation in Miyun district in Beijing last month, designer Guo Pei revealed some secrets about her designs for the 2018 F/W Paris Haute Couture. The shadow of Gothic churches can be found everywhere in her latest series, from lines to shapes and patterns - even the models' makeup. Such religious elements create a strong air of solemnity in the metallic hues and black shades.

(China Daily 07/09/2018 page22)