Giving a modern twist to the oracle bone script

Chen's studio has also developed a range of other cultural and creative products based on the oracle bone script, such as drawing templates, scarves, mobile phone cases and envelopes.

And his design of "Auspicious Oracles" also appeared on a China Post New Year card.

Chen hopes these modern makeovers will make the script relevant to modern life.

Meanwhile, Chen gives special gifts to his students on their birthdays－h(huán)e designs a picture created using the oracle bone script bearing the student's name.

The Chinese oracle bone script was included in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register in December 2017.

Traditional Chinese culture has enjoyed a revival among young people in recent years, with online apps inspired by antiquities and hit television shows on ancient relics.

"It (culture) is in the genes of the Chinese and we need to keep it alive and pass it on," says Chen.