"LuoZhuang's ceramic industry has a long history,dating back several centuries.From the initial simple pottery-making to the complex craftsmanship and the thriving development of artistic ceramics today,the ceramic techniques of LuoZhuang have undergone countless innovations and advancements.In LuoZhuang,ceramics are not just products but also a legacy of culture and art..."
At a public class on painting on ceramics,Li Changqian,the craftsmanship supervisor at Huohu Art Brick in LuoZhuang District,Linyi City,Shandong Province,shared his profound academic background and rich practical experience.With a unique perspective and an easy-to-understand approach,he gave the students an in-depth explanation of the history of LuoZhuang ceramics and vividly described the production process.The young artists eagerly participated,immersing themselves in the experience of painting on ceramics,and appreciating the charm of LuoZhuang ceramic culture.
"I hope that through this event,these children can gain cultural nourishment,understand the connotations and value of LuoZhuang ceramic culture,and contribute to the inheritance and development of LuoZhuang's ceramic culture,"said Li Changqian.
Unlike Li Changqian,Wang Jiefang,an art educator at Tianyuanting Art Studio in LuoZhuang District,Linyi City,Shandong Province,not only pursues the beauty of art herself but also dedicates herself to passing on this pursuit of beauty to her students.Combining painting with ceramics has become her way of inheriting traditional culture and innovating artistic expression.She believes that ceramics,as an important carrier of the long history and culture of the Chinese nation,holds profound cultural connotations and artistic value.By merging the modern art form of painting with the traditional craft of ceramics,it not only breathes new life and aesthetic value into ceramic works but also serves as a tribute to and inheritance of traditional culture.
"When painting on ceramics,we need to pay special attention to the smoothness of the ceramic surface.Because the glazed surface is smooth,we must apply the colors in small amounts,several times.This allows better control over the concentration and distribution of colors..."While demonstrating,Wang Jiefang continued to explain the painting techniques for ceramics.
Using brushes as a medium and colors as a bridge,from pavilions and buildings to flowers,plants,insects,and fish,from the brushwork to the ceramics,the elements of color,lines,and composition in painting are integrated into ceramic creation.Through various techniques such as hand-painting and glazing,vivid scenes are presented on ceramic tiles.After experiencing the public class on painting on ceramics,young student Xu Siyuan happily said,"Today was so much fun!I always thought ceramics were just the floor tiles or the bowls and plates we use for eating.I never imagined ceramics could be used as paper for painting.It's amazing to paint on such smooth ceramics with colors!" (By Zhang Xiaoxiao/zhuang huixi/wang qinglong)
