Is it possible to turn a tiny olive pit into a storied piece of artwork? This artist from Guangzhou has been carving intricate, mini sculptures using olive pits as small as 1 inch for almost 30 years. Here’s how he does it. <br /><br />This is the fifth episode of our “Artisans” series, where we explore China’s rich art history and its dedicated creators.<br /><br />Don’t miss our stories, what’s buzzing around the web, and bonus material. Sign up for the GT NEWSLETTER: http://gt4.life/YTnewsletter<br /><br />0:00 How to start carving <br />0:56 Chinese literature influence<br />2:16 Different pit shapes<br />2:56 Turning art into business<br />4:45 Next generation<br /><br />If you liked this video, we have more videos about Chinese artisans:<br /><br /><br />Tibetan Artist is a Master of the Ancient Technique of Cloisonne With His Vivid Buddha Paintings<br />https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x872ex2<br /><br />How China’s Most Valuable Inkstones are Made | Artisans E2<br />https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x89x8bp<br /><br />Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes moments: http://instagram.com/goldthread2 <br />Stay updated on Twitter: http://twitter.com/goldthread2 <br />Join the conversation on Facebook: http://facebook.com/goldthread2 <br />Have story ideas? Send them to us at hello@goldthread2.com<br /><br />Producer: Lyn Yang<br />Videographer: Patrick Wong<br />Editor: Cliff Man<br />Animation: Stella Yoo<br />Mastering: César del Giudice<br /><br />#China #art #miniature<br />
