An Nianchu, a young artist from Guizhou province, blends tradition and modernity to beautify the rural environment in the Tibetan village of Cha in Lhasa, the capital of the Xizang autonomous region, through innovative 3D mural creations. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

An Nianchu, a young artist from Guiyang, Guizhou province, has left an indelible mark in the Tibetan village of Cha in Lhasa, capital of the Xizang autonomous region, through innovative 3D mural creations.

An embarked on the transformative journey in 2022 alongside her dedicated team, ushering in a blend of tradition and modernity that has revitalized the rural landscape and injected a fresh allure into local cultural tourism.

The inception of this endeavor traces back to An's deep-rooted aspiration to use art as a medium to "package" a village. Driven by an enduring fascination with Tibetan culture and an unwavering love for art, An embarked on her journey to the Tibetan Plateau in 2016, immersing herself in the study and exploration of Tibetan cultural artistry.

An Nianchu, a young artist from Guizhou province, blends tradition and modernity to beautify the rural environment in the Tibetan village of Cha in Lhasa, the capital of the Xizang autonomous region, through innovative 3D mural creations. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Her path converged with the Beautiful Villages Project spearheaded by the Aid-Xizang initiative in Lhasa's Dagze district. Their mission aligned seamlessly with her creative ambitions.

Upon commencing the project, An and her collaborators crafted a sample mural to gauge the villagers' reception. The initial mural, portraying a young girl tenderly offering Tibetan butter tea, resonated with the locals, setting the stage for a sprawling 2000-square-meter mural project that took two months to complete.

"Embracing the majestic landscapes and the profound cultural heritage of the Xizang, I find inspiration in the warm embrace of the Tibetan people, whose genuine hospitality and cultural richness fueled my creative spirit," she said.

An Nianchu, a young artist from Guizhou province, blends tradition and modernity to beautify the rural environment in the Tibetan village of Cha in Lhasa, the capital of the Xizang autonomous region, through innovative 3D mural creations. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]