A Life Forged in Paper: The Art of Lü Shengzhong Lü Shengzhong, born in 1952 in the rural village of Pingtang, Shandong Province, China, is a figure whose artistic journey embodies a profound reconnection with tradition amidst the sweeping changes of modern China. His life story isn’t simply that of an artist; it's a testament to the enduring power of folk culture and the search for spiritual meaning in a rapidly transforming world. Growing up during the tumultuous Cultural Revolution, Lü experienced firsthand the disruption of established norms and the suppression of individual expression.…