Clay artworks created by folk artist Zhong Dongsheng. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Folk artist Zhong Dongsheng began learning the handicraft of making clay figurines since he was 7 years old. Now he's been doing it for more than 50 years. Zhong's clay figurines mainly present the customs and daily lives of people in North China, as well as the ice and snow culture. Zhong's clay artworks have won numerous awards nationwide, which have high cultural and ornamental value.