A man makes porcelain at the exhibition in Beijing. Photo: Courtesy of Central Academy of Fine Arts Museum

The Spirit of Porcelain - Jingdezhen International Ceramic Art Biennale Tour Exhibition opened on Sunday at the Central Academy of Fine Arts Museum.

The tour has selected 100 outstanding works from the 2021 Jingdezhen International Ceramic Art Biennale, representing 15 countries and regions. The exhibited pieces span various techniques, forms, and styles of ceramic art, including vessels, sculptures, installations, paintings and images.

Inside the exhibition hall, a pile of "old books" are displayed on a stand. The works include classic works such as the Tao Te Ching, Modern Chinese History, and the novel The Scream. The curled pages and yellowed covers make it difficult to discern the true material of the artworks. This is the work Historical Sites by artists Chaosi Yi and Chaos Wei.

Five artist studios showcased techniques such as ancient colored ceramic painting, ceramic carving, modern blue and white painting, wheel throwing and ceramic pinching, providing an eye-opening experience for visitors on Sunday.

During the exhibition, academic lectures, dialogues, and discussions by renowned professors and scholars from domestic and international institutions will be held, with the aim of sharing reflections and possibilities for the innovative development of ceramic art from multiple perspectives.

Lü Pinchang, chief curator of the exhibition, said that the exhibition showcases the latest creative achievements in the field of ceramic art, sharing the creative experiences and cases of outstanding artists. It aims to promote more extensive academic exchanges and cooperation between institutions, sparking the vitality of innovation in ceramic art development.