Art college's status redefines excellence

Students receive access to more resources as school cultivates future talents, Yang Feiyue reports.

In a well-lit studio, 18-year-old Dong Run shyly introduced a carved lacquer plaque to arts and crafts masters who stepped into an art school in early April.

The plaque features a rooster looking back at its plush tail feathers, with a canopy of cockscomb flowers above its head.

The rooster, known for its bright redhead comb, appears to be wearing a natural "crown", while the vivid red cockscomb flower's crest-like appearance resembles the rooster's head, Dong points out.