Liao Xinxue's inspiring journey comes alive on stage for children
China DailySingers perform songs to be featured in the upcoming children's play, Painting Changes His Life. In 1932, Liao Xinxue was awarded a prestigious government scholarship to study at the renowned Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris, a triumph overshadowed by the untold toils and hardships he endured to reach this pinnacle. This anonymity is set to change as a collective of artists, educators, and theater performers unite to bring Liao's extraordinary journey to the stage during the summer break. Titled Painting Changes His Life, the play eloquently portrays how Liao reshaped his destiny through art and hard work, highlighting the transformative power of art and education in changing lives. Yu Ding, a professor at the Central Academy of Fine Arts and the play's chief scriptwriter, emphasizes that the production is designed to resonate with children, both as performers and audience members, offering a multifaceted exploration of various art forms including painting, sculpture, dance, music, singing, and stagecraft.