In China, a lot of young folks, myself included, haven't been that into traditional Chinese porcelain. Sure, we know it had its heyday in the past, but it never really clicked with us. Strangely, Japanese ceramics seem to get more love globally. But my whole outlook took a turn after checking out the Porcelain Museum in Jingdezhen. I got up close and personal with the patterns on these porcelain pieces and, bam, suddenly I saw the cool factor in Jingdezhen porcelain's unique style.
Look at the piece in the pic – it's not your typical porcelain. It's got this thin-as-a-leaf thing going on, especially in the bowl. Ancient ceramic artists wanted it thin like a cicada's wing to let light shine through. Plus, turns out, they had candle holders back then. This piece got me thinking and sparked this idea of blending traditional Chinese art with how we see things today.
Traditional art, even if it's super pretty, isn't getting the attention it used to in its home turf. Why? Should it stay the same, holding on to the old look? Nope. The museum made that clear. So now, traditional art needs a facelift that fits in with how we see things today. Back in the day, those museum artworks weren't just for show. They were everyday items. That got me on this kick of looking for fresh angles to bring traditional art to more people. It's a tough road, needing artists to step out of their comfort zones and people to dig these new ideas. But hey, I'm sticking to this vision, walking this path of innovation.