From Clay to Wow: Li Yanxun Revives Ancient Ceramics 🏺✨

Have you ever wondered how ancient treasures are made? Meet Li Yanxun, a passionate ceramics artist who is bringing back the brilliant colors of the Tang Dynasty! 🎨

Over twenty years ago, Li left his hometown of Chaozhou and traveled to Jingdezhen, a city famous for its porcelain. There, he realized something important: the magic of ceramics isn’t just in how they look on the outside, but in the materials they’re made of. 🏺💡

Instead of following the crowd, Li decided to study ceramic materials deeply. He experimented again and again, firing special glazes called Tang Sancai at a super high temperature of 1,280°C! 🔥 That’s like turning your oven up really, really high!

Thanks to his hard work, Li managed to bring the stunning colors and styles of the Tang Dynasty right into our modern world. It’s like time traveling through art! 🕰️✨

Li’s story shows us that with passion and creativity, we can connect the past with the present. Who knows? Maybe you could be the next person to revive an ancient craft! 😊

Reference(s):

The Millennial Kiln: Reviving Tradition through Fresh Innovation

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