【Jiangxi】Inheritance by Ceramic Craftsman Documentary in Jingdezhen

Cultural inheritance by Ceramic Craftsman Documentary in Jingdezhen Project Introduction

How did a piece of porcelain affect the world? Why does a small city attract countless young people? What is the meanig of the spirit of craftsmanship?

Jingdezhen, a small city in the mountains of east China's Jiangxi Province, is often called the "porcelain capital" for its important role in the domestic and international ceramic industry, Jingdezhen has been dedicated to the craft for over 1,800 years and Jingdezhen porcelain is the most famous type of Chinese porcelain. Here generations of ceramic artisans have enacted a profound interpretation of the spirit of craftsmanship: diligence, perfection, innovation.

Today, many young artists and entrepreneurs left big cities and follow their dreams in Jingdezhen. in pursuit of their dreams. They are constantly injecting new blood and inspiration into the creation of Jingdezhen porcelain. Volunteers will talk to aritists and inheritors, and record the documentaris how old and young craft workers being innovate, while at the same time preserving traditions.

Real Needs

With over 2000 years of pottery smelting history, over 1000 years of official kiln history, and over 600 years of imperial kiln history, Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province, has both the cultural heritage skills and the ability to understand China's dialogue with the world.

Program Highlights

Guest Ceramic Culture Artist
Immersive humanities survey and interviews
Participation in an art market and road show
Documentary Production Class

Significance

Those who use the power of media to spread ceramic culture
① Significance to the project site: Produce a cultural documentary, interview emerging designers and old craftsmen, participate in the market with the cultural workers of the project site, and promote ceramic culture.
② Personal significance for volunteers: learn the planning, filming and editing skills of the documentary, understand the dilemma of conservation and inheritance through the rich ceramic culture workshop, and spread the spirit of ceramic craftsmen.

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