The Disappearing Art of Chinese Shadow Puppetry

Meet the artist who's trying to save a disappearing art with her bare hands. Annie Katsura Rollins won't let Chinese shadow puppetry go down without a fight.
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Chinese shadow puppetry has been a dramatic tradition in China since the Han Dynasty. It's a tricky art form and as the years have gone on, its masters have become fewer and fewer. Enter Montreal-based artist Annie Katsura Rollins, who traveled all the way to China to apprentice in the art.
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The Disappearing Art of Chinese Shadow Puppetry
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[@scriptropolis]

I believe this ancient art form can help preschoolers develop cognitive skills and build fine motor skills. For grade school children, it can be used to convey history, culture, folk tales, values, standards, and so much more. I will do all I can to preserve this art to young children in America. It's certainly a fun skill builder and I believe it can help children in many ways.

[@urbanelysium]

That would be so wonderful to implement for kids!! Keep me posted or let me know how I can help with this endeavor!!

[@urbanelysium]

I did a puppetry class for college and did shadow puppet presentation for Sleepy Hollow… going thru effort of creating every character, backdrop, choreography, and Music… was one of highlights of my life. I ABSOLUTELY ❤️❤️❤️ it!!! My fave form of puppetry! Such high regard for masters of this craft!! Can u message me about who to contact for apprenticeships?!

[@therichkenyon]

This is a gorgeous art form. To me it's so beautifully sad. Thank you for sharing.

[@GamelanSinarSurya]

Absolutely inspiring. Thank you Ms. Rollins for your important work! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@owl6218]

it is so delicate, so pretty, so beautiful, visually. we have shadow puppetry in india too. the music and narrative is very rich, but visually, they aer just dark shadows. the chinese version so very beautiful

[@timothydonovan1261]

Im totally impressed wow

[@osheenkelana]

Careful, Indonesians might want to accuse China of "cultural theft". They're particularly touchy about their "wayang kulit". :D

[@septianjaya9073]

This is like a Wayang

[@orphanchomper1918]

AYO MY DAD JUST ATE MY BEER