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MIN RIVER Hall — 《Glistening River, Ceramic Reflections》

"The Min River's surface shimmers, its emerald banks reflected within."

Drawing inspiration from Fuzhou's historic and culturally rich mother river, the Min River, this grand ceramic art wall greets visitors upon entering the hall, transforming the river's nocturnal beauty into a flowing, panoramic scroll. The composition masterfully depicts the winding Min River, its vibrant banks, the graceful bridges, and the dazzling cityscape, all rendered with a perspective that draws the viewer into its poetic scenery, offering a unique cultural immersion.

"Glistening River, Ceramic Reflections" is crafted using traditional Jingdezhen hand-forming techniques. It features 30 distinct kiln-fired glazes, fired at an intense 1320°C. To capture the Min River's majestic vastness and breathtaking beauty, we specially developed 13 shades of "celadon blue." These hues interplay, with warm and cool tones, deep and shallow depths, and the high-temperature glazes flow organically, creating unique, dynamic surface effects. Each ceramic tile is a story, a landscape, a tribute to the mother river that nurtured Fuzhou, reflecting the city's glistening natural beauty and showcasing the wisdom and cultural depth of its people.

The entire artwork comprises over 8,000 meticulously arranged ceramic tiles of various sizes. Each tile is a unique creation by the artist, with the kiln-fired glazes yielding unpredictable, one-of-a-kind results. When artfully assembled, they form a romantic and poetic panorama of the Min River. Light and shadow dance across the ceramic surfaces, seemingly capturing the sparkling reflections on the river's expanse and the swaying greenery along its banks. This art piece masterfully blends traditional and contemporary elements, presenting a unique aesthetic that honors China's traditional craftsmanship while demonstrating contemporary art's interpretation and application of classic materials and techniques. It is, ultimately, a paean to Fuzhou's natural splendor.

"Glistening River, Ceramic Reflections" serves as a bridge connecting past and future, nature and culture, tradition and innovation. It not only elevates the artistic ambiance of the public space but also links history with modernity, and the natural world with humanistic spirit. We invite viewers to experience the gentle, flowing charm of the Min River within each ceramic tile, inspiring a deep appreciation for both nature and art.

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GUSHAN Hall — 《Misty Peaks, Ethereal Hues》

"Deep in the clouds of Guling, views of Fuzhou unfold. Ascend to gaze far and wide, mountains greet your eyes."

Inspired by the magnificent peaks and radiant glow of Gushan, Fuzhou's ancient and revered mountain, this ceramic installation artfully arranges precisely placed tiles across two opposing walls, forming a grand and majestic vista. The artwork vividly captures Gushan's layered beauty, from the lush, verdant forests in the foreground to the undulating, vibrant green slopes in the mid-ground, culminating in a distant scene of mist-shrouded peaks and resplendent sunset clouds. This rich depiction showcases the mountain's depth and natural splendor, inviting visitors to discover the unique tranquility and verdant charm of Fuzhou as they enter the hall, while also experiencing the artwork's profound respect for and preservation of local cultural heritage.

The meticulous hand-blending process of this artwork truly embodies the spirit of ultimate craftsmanship. Each piece is formed using traditional Jingdezhen hand-molding techniques, then adorned with 28 different kiln-fired glazes and fired at a scorching 1320°C. During the high-temperature vitrification process, these glazes display the remarkable phenomenon of varied color transformations within a single hue. The two expansive panels are composed of over 8,000 precisely arranged ceramic tiles of various specifications, ensuring overall harmony and unity while preserving the unique texture and color of each individual tile. The glaze on every piece exhibits a fluid and singular color effect within its respective color family, truly realizing Jingdezhen high-temperature color glazes' artistic characteristic of "entering the kiln with one color, emerging with myriad hues."

Through the boundless possibilities of ceramic art, the beauty of Gushan is conveyed with graceful vividness, imbuing the entire artwork with a warm and inviting aura for every visitor. From the moment they step into the hall, visitors will feel as though they are immersed amidst towering, continuous mountain ranges. Each observer can discover their own connection to nature and history within this piece, experiencing its unique charm. "Misty Peaks, Ethereal Hues" is not merely a modern innovation on traditional materials; it is an infinite promise for Fuzhou's urban heritage and future innovation.

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YUSHAN Hall — 《White Pagoda, Misty Grace》

"The gentle breeze of the White Pagoda often enters dreams, verdant mountains and waters always evoke fond feelings."

The renowned White Pagoda, part of Fuzhou's famous "Three Mountains and Two Pagodas," stands just across the street from the Shangri-La Fuzhou. The entrance to Yushan Hall on the first floor directly faces the Fuzhou landmark, Yushan Mountain. "White Pagoda, Misty Grace" is brought to life through the exquisite technique of polished lacquer painting. The artwork delicately portrays undulating mountains shrouded in mist and clouds, with the overall visual focus on the iconic White Pagoda at the summit. Like a brilliant pearl nestled within the bustling city, it radiates an enchanting allure, drawing visitors into a realm of serenity.

This artwork employs polished lacquer painting, an art form that encapsulates the essence of traditional Chinese lacquer craftsmanship. Through the multi-layered application of lacquer and a meticulous polishing process, it reveals rich colors and profound textures. This technique skillfully blends the natural beauty of Yushan with the classical charm of the White Pagoda, creating an art piece that possesses both historical depth and modern aesthetic appeal. "White Pagoda, Misty Grace" not only showcases Yushan's natural landscape and cultural heritage but also expresses deep respect for and a commitment to preserving traditional craftsmanship, serving as a profound tribute to Fuzhou's, and indeed China's, traditional culture.

Against a pristine blue sky, the White Pagoda gleams, soaring into the clouds with its silhouette sharply defined. The intricate egg-shell inlay is meticulously polished and combined with varying depths of lacquer colors, cleverly reflecting the interplay of light and shadow, bestowing the pagoda with a sense of three-dimensionality and vitality. Through layers of lacquer build-up and delicate polishing, the artwork reveals overlapping green mountains and bamboo groves, lush and flourishing forests and peaks, and the distinctive upturned eaves of traditional Southern Fujian ancient houses. These ethereal and swirling elements form a natural, poetic scroll.

The Yushan White Pagoda is a structure rich in legends, bearing witness to Fuzhou's history and culture, as well as the industrious wisdom of its people. This artistic wall in the main hall, with its unique artistic language, offers visitors an immersive cultural experience. It encourages them to momentarily slow down amidst the hustle of modern life and discover the tranquility and beauty of Fuzhou's natural history.

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PINGSHAN Hall — 《Pagoda's Reflection, Tiled Radiance》

"Wind sweeps through Zhenhai Tower, the setting sun illuminates Rongcheng."

Inspired by the vista of Pingshan, the tallest mountain within Fuzhou city, where the Zhenhai Tower—Fuzhou's tallest structure during the Ming Dynasty—once stood, this artwork uses custom transparent tiles to depict an ever-changing scene. It evokes the golden glazed tiles of the ancient tower shimmering under the sunlight. With Zhenhai Tower as its iconic centerpiece, the artwork portrays Pingshan at dawn, as the golden sun casts its tranquil light, showcasing a rich tapestry of natural landscape and historical depth.

The artwork utilizes transparent acrylic custom-shaped tiles, meticulously arranged in an overlapping pattern of 1,224 "glazed tiles." Their translucent quality and rich surface textures are striking. Centered around Zhenhai Tower and complemented by rolling mountains and ethereal cloud seas, the piece cleverly integrates light, color, and texture, capturing the ever-shifting light and shadow around the tower. It interprets the natural, uncapturable ethereal beauty through a contemporary art form.

Intertwined mountains and undulating, faintly visible peaks reveal the serene majesty of Zhenhai Tower. Up close, the intricate textures and layered colors on each tile appear as a delicate veil enshrouding the entire valley, allowing visitors to feel the raw power of nature. "Pagoda's Reflection, Tiled Radiance" embodies a harmonious unity of dynamism and stillness, infusing the space with vitality through its unique visual effects and profound cultural significance.

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XIHU Hall — 《Bridged Reflections, Layered Grace》

"Ten thousand acres of West Lake water meet the sky, amidst lotuses and willows in the autumn mist."

Inspired by Fuzhou West Lake Park, the city's most well-preserved classical garden, this artwork utilizes corrugated acrylic as its medium, imbuing the scene with a wonderful three-dimensional quality and offering viewers a unique visual experience. The ancient arched bridge, its reflection on the lake, the gentle ripples of the water, and the vibrant ancient trees—each element radiates the distinctive charm and vitality of Fuzhou, serving as a window to the city's beauty.

A stretch of emerald water, so clear one can see to the bottom, presents varying heights and depths, densities and illusions, all born of nature. The composition centers on the West Lake's arched bridge, transitioning from broad, expansive lines of sky and water to the delicate lines of the bridge and its surrounding verdant trees. These intersecting and overlapping elements create a profound sense of visual extension and layering. The artwork is presented in three distinct layers through acrylic composite, achieving a three-dimensional print-like effect, allowing visitors to experience different visual interpretations from various angles.

The use of a corrugated texture on the surface is a unique and innovative technique. Unlike traditional painting methods, it offers viewers a more three-dimensional and mysterious visual experience. The corrugated textures, varying in their undulations and widths, precisely compose the two panels from 90 individual pieces. This modern expressive approach transports the observer into a realm brimming with poetry and imagination.

"Bridged Reflections, Layered Grace" is like a mirror, reflecting the vibrancy and beauty of Fuzhou. As visitors step into the space, they can feel the serenity of West Lake and the bustling essence of Fuzhou, as if truly immersed within the artwork, strolling across the arched bridge, and enjoying the picturesque waterscape. The primary message conveyed by this artwork is the harmonious coexistence with nature and an appreciation for the city's unique charm.