500 pieces of purple sand works debut "Impression China" Yixing Zisha Exhibition

On July 30th, the press conference of "Impression China" Yixing Zisha Exhibition was held in Zisha Craft Factory, Dingshu Town, Yixing City. The "Impression China" Yixing Zisha Exhibition will be exhibited for the first time in the National Museum of China from September 29. The 500 outstanding purple sand works of the "Tao Tu" Yixing Mingqing to this day will be unveiled. This is to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Museum of China. Gifts.

In addition, during the exhibition, the organizers will also restore the history of the development of purple sand, the beneficiation of the purple sand, the mud, and the pot making process through live performances, lectures, and audience participation. By then, the audience will be able to Under the guidance, personally experience the fun of making pots. This exhibition will continue until October 14.

It is understood that Yixing, Jiangsu Province has a history of 7,000 years of pottery making. Its purple sand industry originated in the Northern Song Dynasty, matured in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and flourished in the contemporary era. During the centuries of time, the local Zisha pot arts was crowned with uniqueness. "Qianqiu" has become an incomparable treasure in Chinese pottery, and there are many craftsmen in the industry. According to the data, there are currently more than 2,600 people who have a professional title in Yixing Zisha.

The "Impression China" Yixing Zisha Exhibition is the first time that the China National Museum has been set up with the title "Zisha". Among the 500 works exhibited, sometimes Dabin, Chen Mingyuan, Shao Daheng and other masterpieces of the Ming and Qing dynasties are handed down, as well as outstanding works of famous masters such as Zisha Qilao and current Chinese arts and crafts masters. Their work style covers Yixing Zisha. All styles and characteristics of the times represent the highest level of contemporary art of purple sand.

According to the plan, the 500 purple sand boutiques collected by Yixing are divided into five categories: “Jingxi ancient artifacts”, “Master style”, “Celebrity masterpieces”, “Dan Qing masters”, and “Zihua Chunhua”. The unit exhibited 100 pieces. Among them, the “Jingxi Ancient Instruments” unit will exhibit more than a dozen artworks by Mr. Gu Jingzhou, a famous artist of Zisha.

Tang Guojian, deputy secretary-general of the Chinese Arts and Crafts Association, said that the National Museum of China, as a venue to display Chinese culture with a distinctive character, has a pivotal role in promoting traditional Chinese culture. Putting the Zisha Exhibition on the National Museum of China is another new development for Yixing Zisha to the world stage.