The ceramic art exhibition of Li Yanzu is held in Taixing, Taizhou, Jiangsu province. [Photo/ourjiangsu.com]

The ceramic art exhibition of Li Yanzu, a native of Taixing and professor at the Academy of Arts and Design of Tsinghua University, recently opened in Taixing and will run until Nov 16.

The exhibition features more than 130 works, offering a comprehensive display of Li's decades-long artistic achievements and the unique aesthetic allure of kiln-fired transformations.

A painted design on a ceramic work by Li Yanzu. [Photo/ourjiangsu.com]

Li, a leading figure in China's design and arts-and-crafts scene, has in recent years made multiple visits to Jingdezhen, the renowned capital of porcelain. There, he expanded his artistic practice into ceramics, successfully blending kiln-change techniques with freehand ink and splashed-color painting. His efforts led to the pioneering of a new high-temperature kiln-change painting technique, forming a distinctive style that harmonizes traditional craftsmanship with contemporary artistic expression.

Visitors admire the works of Li. [Photo/ourjiangsu.com]

The exhibition provides audiences with an opportunity to appreciate the evolution of Li's artistic exploration and the contemporary creative possibilities of ceramic art.