A global touch on Dunhuang's timeless art

Bathed in a soft glow, the Buddha statues from the Mogao Caves murals seem to gaze out at the world — not from the famous Dunhuang in Gansu province, but from the pages of a vivid three-dimensional book.

Titled Dunhuang Guyun (translated as Ancient Charm of Dunhuang), the book brings the stories of the Mogao Caves to life through its innovative design and binding techniques. This intricate work was developed by Duzhe Jinlin Studio, founded in 2014 by artist Xu Jinlin in Lanzhou, Gansu province.

The studio is renowned for its artistic creations that celebrate the traditional culture of Northwest China. Amid this focus on Chinese folk culture, a Western artist — 27-year-old Lzhyk Yelizaveta from Ukraine — stands out. "I've been working here for two years," she said.