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Our plant life: science, art and love(4)

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2019-05-26 08:51:24China Daily Editor : Mo Hong'e ECNS App Download

The Artist

Four generations, including more than 300 botanists and 100 artists, contributed to Flora of China. However, only a dozen botanical artists work professionally today. "Artists need to make a name for themselves eventually. But we aren't able to be famous as botanical artists," said Yu Feng.

Botanical paintings need to show both the scientific features and artistic value of plants. Neither the science nor beauty can be neglected.

Yu Feng

The older generation of artists, who contributed to Flora of China, gave their original paintings to a publishing house. However, the publishers discarded the papers after the book was released. A man who knew the paintings were of great value salvaged a large number and auctioned them.

"I don't want to sell my paintings. But I hope an organization can keep and collect them," said Yu.

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