Rediscovering a Kunqu Classic-Interview with Yip Kam Tim,stage and cos ume cesgner for The Palace of Ltornol Youth

OSCAR-WINNING art designer Yip Kara Tim, dressed in his trademark black-and-white T-shirt and baseball cap, greets me with a welcoming smile. He is keen to talk about his latest and probablymost challenging project.Yip is creator of the costumes and sets for the new version of the Kunqu classic The Palace of Eternal Youth. As chief costume designer, he has overseen the creation of 140 costumes, all handmade and richly embroidered in Suzhou traditional style. The result is a dazzling