CRAFTED HARMONY
China Intangible Cultural Heritage refers to the traditional cultural expressions, as well as the objects and places associated with traditional cultural expressions, which have been handed down from generation to generation by the peoples of China and are regarded as part of their cultural heritage.
The 10 major categories of China's Intangible Cultural Heritage are: folk literature, traditional music, traditional dance, traditional theatre, opera, traditional sports, games and acrobatics, traditional fine arts, traditional arts and crafts, traditional medicine, and folklore.
Traditional Chinese crafts refer to craft varieties and techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation, have a history of more than 100 years as well as a complete process, are made of natural materials, and have a distinctive national style and local characteristics, including: filigree inlay, buckle, lacquerware, and Tang Sancai porcelain, etc.
The exhibition will focus on two traditional crafts: Sancai ceramics and Chinese knots, to explore the cultural and emotional connections behind traditional Chinese crafts. We aim to celebrate the cultural belongingness that brought by the crafts through art installation, photos, and languages.
Chinese knots
Chinese knots are a symbol of good luck and used commonly to decorate homes during festivals to protect people against evil spirits, and the color red is also associated with good fortune in Chinese culture. Moreover, the word of knot is ‘jie’ in Chinese language which indicates union or reunion, we also believed this idea represents our goal of bringing together people who have same Chinese cultural background as us to build strong bonds, while giving them a warm sense of cultural belonging.
Sancai Tang Ceramics
Sancai Tang is one of the most outstanding artistic achievements of ancient China. Known as 'Three Colours' or Tricolour Porcelain, these ceramics are renowned for their vibrant yellows, greens and striking creamy glazes, with occasional touches of blue, brown and black. Originating in the 7th century and flourishing until the 10th century, these exquisite porcelains were not only decorative but also culturally and symbolically important in Tang society.
