Lyu Yating, a young artisan(工匠) from Jingdezhen, is making great efforts to create Ling long porcelain(瓷器), a unique type of porcelain from Jingdezhen, often referred to as the "city of porcelain" in East China's Jiangxi province.
Born in a family in Jingdezhen deeply rooted in the porcelain field, Lyu spent her childhood playing with clay(黏土) everyday. While studying international business in the UK, Lyu found that many foreign museums showed Chinese porcelain. "Seeing those pieces made me really want to preserve this tradition. It's a significant part of Chinese culture, reflecting the wisdom of several generations of Chinese," she said.
However, Ling long porcelain is too difficult to make, so it is hardly seen in the market; even museums display very few examples of it. Due to the difficult y with its production process, only a limited number of Ling long porcelain pieces have survived overtime
When graduating in 2014 at the age of 21, Lyu made the unusual choice to give up further education and profitable offers from foreign companies. Instead, s here fumed to her roots, learning the art of Ling long porcelain from other artisans for more than a decade. This hands-on experience allowed her to develop a deep understanding of the professional practices.
Lyu also observed arising fascination among young individuals with traditional decorative arts overtime. "I believe it's important for oultural heritage to reach every household. My intention is to change porcelain into daily things, making it possible for more people to enjoy the beauty of this cultural heritage at an affordable price," she said.
Beyond combining cultural het age with the daily lives of young people, Lyu has even greater goals. "I aim to create something absolutely new for international audiences, drawing global attention to Jingdezhen's Ling long porcelain and stressing its richness and diversity. I'm confident I can achieve this," she said.
