✦ About
A fourth-generation cloth mosaic artisan preserving a disappearing Chinese folk craft.
Born in Humen, Guangdong, I began learning cloth patchwork painting from my mother when I was a young girl. What started as a childhood fascination grew into a lifelong devotion. For over forty years, I have cut, layered, and stitched fabric into landscapes, flowers, birds, and scenes from Chinese folklore.
This art form — Bu Tie Hua — transforms humble fabric scraps into richly textured paintings. Each piece requires patience, precision, and a deep understanding of how colors and textures interact. No two pieces are ever the same.
In recent years, I have devoted myself to passing this craft to the next generation, teaching workshops for children in our community.
广州新闻
2022
Featured interview about preserving intangible cultural heritage.
虎门新闻
2022
Coverage of a community workshop teaching children cloth patchwork art.
虎门日报
2023
In-depth profile of the artisan's 40-year journey.
2023-07 · Humen Cultural Center
A 3-day camp teaching the full cloth mosaic process.
25 attendees
2023-03 · Humen Primary School
Teaching traditional cloth art to 40 students.
40 attendees
2022-09 · Humen Community Center
Demonstrating techniques to 50+ community members.
50 attendees
2022-07 · Humen Library
Introducing 30 children to cloth patchwork art.
30 attendees
