▲ Pursuing Dreams with Blue Colors - Zhong Liansheng Jingtailan Art Exhibition Live by Master Zhong Liansheng and Dean Chen Ping

▲ Pursuing Dreams with Blue Colors - The Zhong Liansheng Cloisonn Art Exhibition brings together the wisdom and strength of industry elites to explore the innovative development of cloisonn art in contemporary times

On the afternoon of June 17th, the Chasing Dreams with Blue Colors - Zhong Liansheng Jingtailan Art Exhibition was grandly unveiled in Beijing. Following closely behind, a grand industry academic seminar was held. This seminar specially invited Chen Ping, the Chief Chair of the UNESCO Chair on the Inheritance and Innovation of World Traditional Handicrafts, and the Dean and Professor of the Institute of Cultural Heritage and Creative Industries at Jinan University, as the academic moderator, bringing together nearly a hundred industry elites, art masters, and other guests. Everyone gathered together and engaged in in-depth and lively exchanges and discussions around the four core issues.

Chinese Arts and Crafts Master Yin Xiuyun (second from left), former Vice President and Secretary General of Beijing Arts and Crafts Industry Association Zhu Hong (third from left), member of the Expert Committee of the Chinese Arts and Crafts Society, former Party Secretary and Chairman of Beijing Gongmei Group, and Director of the Beijing Traditional Arts and Crafts Evaluation Committee Li Jie (fourth from left), and Chinese Arts and Crafts Master Li Jing (first from right) participated in the discussion on Topic 1: Tradition and Innovation: The Transformation and Development of Cloisonn é Art in Contemporary Times.

▲ Dean Chen Ping's speech

At the seminar, Dean Chen Ping presented numerous insightful and thought-provoking high-quality questions with profound academic literacy and sincere attitude. Subsequently, the guests engaged in in-depth exchanges and discussions on how to innovate in inheritance and develop cloisonn é art in innovation, injecting new vitality and thinking into the future development of cloisonn art.

▲ Dialogue between Dean Chen Ping and Chinese Arts and Crafts Master Yin Xiuyun

Master Yin Xiuyun delved into the development history of cloisonn and then turned to the topic of cultivating inheritors of arts and crafts. She pointed out that in order to ensure the sustainable inheritance of the cloisonn industry, there is an urgent need for more high-quality talents to join.

President Zhu Hong emphasized the importance of talent cultivation in the innovative development of Jingtailan based on his own work experience. He proposed that skilled personnel not only need to possess superb artistic literacy, but also need to have a broad and comprehensive knowledge reserve, such as in-depth understanding of architecture, life, and humanities.

▲ Guests at the academic seminar: Zhu Hong (top left), Li Jie (bottom left), Li Jing (right)

Director Li Jie was moved and delighted by the opening of this exhibition and the holding of the seminar, believing that it is another powerful promotion of cloisonn é art. He mentioned that with the continuous advancement of technology and equipment, the level of craftsmanship is also constantly improving. He firmly believes that royal culture has reached its peak today.

Master Li Jing focuses on the advantages of female inheritors in the handicraft industry, believing that women's observation and creation of life are more delicate and sensitive. She encourages young people to have a firm determination to learn technology well, and to continue to work hard, paying more attention to the little scenes and fun in life.

Chinese master of arts and crafts Dai Jialin (second from left), former vice president and research curator of the Palace Museum Chen Lihua (third from left), deputy researcher of the Institute of Arts and Crafts of the Chinese Academy of Art Wu Nan (fourth from left), and deputy researcher of the Institute of Arts and Crafts of the Chinese Academy of Art Yi Qing (first from right) participated in the discussion on Topic 2: Aesthetic Value and Artistic Characteristics of Zhong Liansheng and Contemporary Master Cloisonn é's Works. The in-depth analysis of the guests provided valuable academic support for further promoting and inheriting the art of cloisonn.

Master Dai Jialin, with over 60 years of creative experience, shared his unique insights on the unique art form of cloisonn é. He emphasized that art training and aesthetic training are crucial in cloisonn é art, and design is the core that determines the artistic level of the work.

▲ Academic Seminar Guests: Dai Jialin (top left), Chen Lihua (top right), Wu Nan (bottom left), Yi Qing (bottom right)

Dean Chen Lihua pointed out that Master Zhong's works, with distinct themes and a strong modern atmosphere, bring viewers a fresh and pleasing artistic enjoyment. These works cleverly incorporate innovative elements on the basis of tradition, especially the harmonious coexistence of wild ducks and lotus flowers in the Lotus Dream series, and the bamboo that breaks through the soil in the Clear Rhyme series, which left a deep impression on her.

Researcher Wu Nan speaks highly of cloisonn é secret box works such as Homeland, Beijing Customs, and National Colors and Fragrance. He pays special attention to the close connection between art and daily life, contemporary aesthetics, and believes that Master Zhong's works not only showcase the charm of traditional craftsmanship, but also fully integrate modern aesthetics and practicality.

Researcher Yi Qing, based on her own experience in writing the complete collection of Chinese Arts and Crafts Masters, conducted a deep reflection on the survival and development of traditional crafts in the information society. She stated that as a master craftsman of a great country spanning centuries, Master Zhong's profound artistic attainments and continuous innovation spirit have had a profound impact on the inheritance and development of traditional crafts.

Chinese Arts and Crafts Master Liu Yongsen (second from left), Chinese Arts and Crafts Master Cui Qiming (third from left), Chinese Arts and Crafts Master Li Chunke (fourth from left), Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of Tsinghua University Academy of Fine Arts, Director of the Arts and Crafts Department and Doctoral Supervisor Wang Xiaoxin (second from right), Senior Arts and Crafts Master, and Director of the Arts and Crafts Department of Beijing Arts and Crafts Senior Technical School Lu Lu (first from right) participated in the discussion on Topic Three: Inheritance and Talent Cultivation of Cloisonne and Traditional Arts and Crafts. Their in-depth communication and sharing have important guiding significance for promoting the sustainable development of traditional arts and crafts and innovating talent training models.

▲ Speech by Chinese Arts and Crafts Master Liu Yongsen

Master Liu Yongsen is 86 years old this year and has been working hard in the cloisonn industry for 70 years. Master Liu deeply believes that talent is the cornerstone of the sustainable development of the industry. He earnestly hopes that more young craftsmen can join in and inject new vitality into the inheritance of cloisonn art.

Master Li Chunke speaks highly of Master Zhong's craftsmanship spirit, emphasizing that in the field of arts and crafts, one must maintain a calm heart and not lose their original intention due to the pursuit of profit.

As a classmate and old friend of Master Zhong Liansheng, Master Cui Qiming is sincerely pleased with the holding of this exhibition. He was moved by Master Zhong's persistent spirit of choosing one thing to spend his whole life, and believed that this exhibition not only showcased Master Zhong's artistic achievements, but also conveyed an important enlightenment to young people - traditional arts and crafts still have great potential in modern society!

▲ Academic Seminar Guests: Cui Qiming (top left), Li Chunke (top right), Wang Xiaoxin (bottom left), Lu Lu (bottom right)

Director Wang Xiaoxin specifically mentioned that Master Zhong has brought profound enlightenment to the art of cloisonn é. He has pushed this traditional craft from display items to the field of public art, fully demonstrating the enormous value and potential of arts and crafts and cloisonn art in contemporary society.

Director Lu Lu stated that in addition to following traditional training paths, there is currently a greater emphasis on developing comprehensive abilities when it comes to talent cultivation. She mentioned the plan of two masters leading and three centers supporting, aiming to cultivate more arts and crafts talents with comprehensive quality through this model.

▲ Academic Seminar Guests: Chen Pingren, Liang Yuan, Song Weizu, Zhang Tiecheng, Zhong Liansheng (from left to right)

Professor Liang Yuan (second from left) from the China Academy of Art, China Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Association, and Vice Director of the Lacquer Art Committee, Song Weizu (third from left), Deputy Director of the Central Cultural Committee of the Democratic League and founder of the Beijing Design Society, Zhang Tiecheng (fourth from left), a master of Chinese arts and crafts, and Zhong Liansheng (first from right) participated in the discussion of Topic Four: Cloisonn é Art in Cross Cultural Exchange. They deeply analyzed the unique charm of cloisonn art and its dissemination value on the international stage, providing useful ideas and inspirations for the international development of cloisonn art.

▲ Academic Seminar Guests: Ren Liangyuan (top left), Zhang Tiecheng (bottom left), Song Weizu (right)

Director Liang Yuan, from a unique perspective of artistic practice, deeply analyzed the advanced consciousness and innovative ideas of Master Zhong's works in the field of design, and emphasized the key role these elements play in promoting cultural exchange. He believes that Master Zhong's works not only exude a warm and generous atmosphere, but also bring a refreshing visual enjoyment and emotional touch to the audience.

Director Song Weizu put forward insightful suggestions for the improvement of traditional craftsmanship such as cloisonn é in the field of innovative design. He emphasized that in the context of cross-cultural communication, it is particularly important to popularize and trace the knowledge of cloisonn.

When it comes to cultural cooperation and exchange, Master Zhang Tiecheng specifically mentioned the integration and development of skills such as jade carving and cloisonn. He believes that the inheritance and development of these skills demonstrate the spirit of traditional craftsmanship keeping pace with the times and constantly innovating.

▲ Speech by Master Zhong Liansheng

In addition, all attending guests expressed their sincerest wishes for the opening of Master Zhong's exhibition and the prosperous development of the cloisonn industry. They hope to further promote the exchange and mutual learning of culture and art through such activities, injecting new vitality into the inheritance and development of traditional crafts.

Finally, Master Zhong Liansheng expressed his deep gratitude to all the guests who participated in the event, thanking them for their love and support for culture and art, and hoping to have more opportunities to share and explore the charm of culture and art with everyone in the future.

▲ Conference event venue

This grand event brings together the wisdom and strength of industry elites to explore the innovative development of cloisonn art in contemporary times. In this exchange, experts with broad perspectives and unique insights injected new vitality and connotation into cloisonn art, endowing it with broader development space and potential. This event not only promotes the innovative development of cloisonn art, but also injects new impetus into the inheritance and promotion of traditional culture.