INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Inside the Chengdu Museum, among ancient artifacts and centuries-old statues, Lan Xi sees more than history she finds timeless beauty
waiting to be reimagined.Once known for creating Western-inspired glam looks, Lan Xi now finds herself on a very different track bringing
back faces from centuries past, drawing inspiration from ancient statues and paintings.From brow shape to lip color, each brushstroke is
backed by hours of research
But for Lan Xi, what excites her most is the world that this work unlocks.Chengdu makeup artist Lan Xi recreates historical Chinese looks,
inspired by ancient relics at the Chengdu Museum
/CGTNLan Xi likens what she does to archaeology she digs, analyzes, and brings those faces to life through her short videos.The look of
this historical Chinese makeup was inspired by an ancient pottery figurine
/CGTNFor her, the work ahead isn't just about restoring faces it's about awakening a lost connection to the past
She wants people to see these ancient figures not as relics, but as gateways to reflection and new perspectives.
