Through text prompts, artificial intelligence turns an artist's ideas into stunning illustrations of three landmarks in Guizhou province — Jiaxiu Pavilion in Guiyang, Baling River Bridge in Anshun and Wolong Pool in Libo county, Qiannan Bouyei and Miao autonomous prefecture. [Photo by ZHANG ZHENG/FOR CHINA DAILY]
Using visual art as a mirror to reflect the charming culture in Southwest China's Guizhou province, 31 photographers, illustrators, designers and filmmakers from home and abroad provide their own narrative about the region during a recent visit.
Organized by China Daily and the local publicity department, Visual@China Guizhou 2024 took artists from China, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, Peru, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal and Bhutan on an immersive cultural journey.
From Sept 10 to 15, they explored the beautiful landscapes, experienced local culture and customs, visited ancient villages inhabited by ethnic groups, and enjoyed signature cuisine.
Presenting the artists' creations, this page showcases the colorful ethnic culture and splendid natural scenery.
Impression of Guizhou. [Photo by BEN KIRCHNER/FOR CHINA DAILY]
Illustrated by an American artist, the image features a woman taking a snapshot of a majestic waterfall. [Photo by CRISTINA BYVIK/FOR CHINA DAILY]
Deeply inspired by the daily scene in Yaoshan ancient town, an artist illustrates a loving bond. [Photo by ZHAO CHUNQING/FOR CHINA DAILY]
The vibrancy of Guizhou's Yunshantun village through a German artist's eye. [Photo by ANJA NOLTE/FOR CHINA DAILY]
In Libo, two villagers blow cow horns to welcome visitors entering the Yaoshan ancient village. [Photo by LAN HONGGUANG/FOR CHINA DAILY]
Builders work on the construction site of the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Anshun. With a designed height of 625 meters between the bridge deck and the Beipan River below, the 2,890-meter-long bridge will be among the highest in the world when it is completed next year. [Photo by LEI SHENG/FOR CHINA DAILY]
An American photographer frames visitors from home and abroad enjoying the scenery at the Xiaoqikong (seven small arches) area in Libo. [Photo by JIM GENSHEIMER/FOR CHINA DAILY]
