Shadow play has a long history that can be traced back 2,000 years. [Photo/CCTV.com]

Chen says she is one of the very last shadow play artists in Shenyang.

During performances, she demonstrates how to make shadow puppets, hoping it can rouse interest in the art. She also tries to adapt the topic of her plays to the modern times.

In 2010, she performed a shadow play version of Kong Fu Panda in Cannes. Chen is determined to do everything possible to prevent shadow play from being forgotten.

"I want to keep a record of the all the crafts and knowledge of shadow play in Shenyang, illustrate it and inform people about it. I'll try my best," she said.