CHINA TOWN: Contemporary Ceramic Painting from Jingdezhen

China Town: Contemporary Ceramic Painting from Jingdezhen included 56 paintings on porcelain that highlighted the artistic trends emerging in Jingdezhen—the Chinese city famous for its thousands-year-old tradition of ceramic production. Jingdezhen has become a vibrant artistic center and the ancient art form has been both preserved and infused with new life. Objects featured in this exhibition explored various approaches to painting on large, flat porcelain surfaces. Visual elements included abstract forms, geometric patterns, representational landscapes, and stylized portraits. Some recalled classic Chinese painting, while others borrowed visual vocabulary from European modern art. This melding of traditions underscores how many Chinese artists—working with a global perspective—look for inspiration from their own culture and beyond. Despite differences in their backgrounds, ages, and styles, the 13 artists represented in China Town are linked by a common appreciation of the ancient capital of ceramics.

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