14/11/2024
Call for Entries: She Power in Ceramic Art – Gen Z Women Ceramicists Exhibition
Preface
Women artists have long focused on expressing personal emotions and experiences in the field of art, developing unique styles in the process. An increasing number of female ceramic artists are using clay—a material with distinct characteristics—to overcome technical barriers, break through gender differences, champion independent creation, and emphasize free expression. Through the interplay of clay and fire, they convey their artistic vision and a unique perspective on the world. Their works go beyond simply expressing feminine identity and qualities; instead, through diverse creative languages, they reveal the independent spirit and cultural diversity of female ceramic artists.This exhibition aims to better tell China’s story, showcase the artistic achievements of female ceramic artists worldwide, and strengthen connections between them, bridging China and the world with a new platform for international and regional cooperation through ceramic culture. With an open perspective, evolving wisdom, and an inclusive spirit, it unites female ceramic artists globally in their efforts toward the flourishing of ceramic culture. The exhibition will focus on how female ceramic artists worldwide contribute to the inheritance and innovation of ceramic art. With a commitment to both family and career, they embody the “craftsmanship spirit” of the modern era and play a key role in the international dissemination and exchange of culture, highlighting the vital link that female ceramic artists provide in global cultural interactions.
I. Organizational Structure
1. Organizers
- Jingdezhen Ceramic University
2. Co-Organizers
- Major Project of the National Social Science Fund for Arts: Project Team for “Research on the Internationalization Strategy of Chinese Ceramic Art”- Gen Z Ceramic Study Project Team- Office of International Cooperation and Exchange, International School - JCU Museum, School of Fine Arts, School of Design and Art - “Ceramic Road” International Ceramic Education Alliance -Ceramic Branch of the China Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Association - Jingdezhen Women’s Association of Ceramic Art
3. Supporting Organizations
- Women Ceramic Artists Association of the China Ceramic Industry Association
- Women’s Art Committee of the Jiangxi Artists Association
- APS Pandora artiste ceramiste (ITALY)
- Korean Woman Ceramist Association
- L’?cole national supérieure d’art et de design de Limoges, France
- Iowa State University, USA
- Accademia de Belle Arti Lorenzo da Viterbo, Italy
- PXL-MAD School of Arts, Belgium
- National Academy of Art, Bulgaria
- Anadolu University, Türkiye
- Sakarya University, Türkiye
- Glazov State University of Engineering and Pedagogics, Russia
- Hongik University, South Korea
- Silpakorn University, Thailand
- Confucius Institute Leipzig, Germany
II. Organizational Structure
Organizing Committee
- Directors: Pu Shouzhi, Lyu Pinchang
- Deputy Director: Hu Yinjiao
- Curator: Zhang Jingjing
Curatorial Team
- Tereza de Arruda, Curator from Cuba
- Lim Hunja, President of Korean Woman Ceramist Association
- Anna Rita Fasano, President of the European Women Ceramic Artists Association
- Zhan Wei, Director of the Museum at Jingdezhen Ceramic University
- Li Chao, Deputy Dean of the International School, Jingdezhen Ceramic University
Academic Committee
- Director: Lyu Pinchang
- Members: Lyu Jinquan, Zeng Desheng, Shu Huijuan, Zhang Yalin, Huang Sheng, Yu Jianfeng, Wu Tianlin
Executive Team
- Wang Wensheng, Jin Hongxuan, Yu Xuan, Wu Weina, Li Qian, Cheng Yan,Wang Luoran, Zhou Zhiwen, Chen Jun, Sun Aiping
III. Exhibition Dates and Location
- Exhibition Dates: December 26, 2024 – February 25, 2025
- Opening Ceremony: December 26, 2024, 10:00 a.m.
- Opening Location: Jingdezhen Ceramic University Museum
- Exhibition Location: 4th Floor Gallery, Jingdezhen Ceramic University Museum
IV. Artwork Submission Requirements and Selection Process
1. Submission Requirements:
①Submitted works should explore the relationship between ceramics and female identity, focusing on topics such as women and society, women and history, women and nation, and women and cities. Artworks should reflect the artist’s cultural identity across different cultures and regions, as well as the cultural attributes of the materials used.
②Artists are encouraged to explore heritage and innovation in ceramics, with an emphasis on new materials, new techniques, and contemporary expression in the context of the modern era. Creative concepts should be original, with excellent craftsmanship, showcasing the modern reinterpretation of ceramic techniques from a female perspective.
③Each artist may submit up to 2 original works (or sets). Artists must provide high-resolution photos (300 DPI) in jpeg or jpg format (TIFF files should be compressed in ZIP or RAR), with a file size between 5 MB and 100 MB. Photos should indicate the angle, dimensions, and artist’s name. Submissions must be sent via email (see the application form in the attachment).
2. Selection Process:
The Academic Committee will evaluate the submissions based on fairness and impartiality.
3. Submission Period:
November 13, 2024 – November 20, 2024 (based on the email receipt date). The Academic Committee will review the submissions, and the list of selected participants will be announced by November 26, 2024. Submission Email: [email protected]
4. Announcement of Selected Participants:
November 26, 2024
5. Artwork Transportation and Insurance:
Selected artists are responsible for mailing or delivering their works to the exhibition venue (packaging must adhere to international art shipping standards). Artists are responsible for the costs of packaging, shipping, and insurance to the venue, while the organizing committee will cover return shipping costs.
6. Other Terms: The organizers reserve the rights to use the images, exhibit, research, photograph, record, publish, and promote the participating artists and their works.
V. Delivery and Return of Artworks
1. Delivery:
Selected artists are responsible for either personally delivering or shipping their works to the designated address.
2. Delivery Period:
November 27 – December 4, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
3. Delivery Address:
Jingdezhen Ceramic University Museum, Xianghu CampusJingdezhen, Jiangxi Province, China
4. Contacts: Li Kunlin: +86 18883274320 Chen Jun: +86 13979856371
5. Return of Works:
Local artists in Jingdezhen should retrieve their works within one week after the exhibition ends at 5:00 p.m. on February 25, 2025. Non-local artists may have their works returned to the address provided in the application form or collected from the exhibition hall.
