Name: Sun Lixin: A legacy forged in Jingdezhen porcelain
Uploaded: 2026-07-14T15:57:06+08:00
Duration: 1 min 26 s
Description: Jingdezhen has been the global epicenter of porcelain for 1,700 years.

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Jingdezhen has been the global epicenter of porcelain for 1,700 years. Today, that legacy is carried by artisans like Sun Lixin, a fourth-generation inheritor of the historic Sun Kiln.

Starting his apprenticeship at 13, Sun navigated the transition from state-run porcelain production to the modern studio era. His practice is defined by the "five pillars" of ceramic making: throwing, trimming, painting, glazing and firing. "If you respect the clay," Sun observes, "it will listen to you." As the city evolves into a hub of contemporary art, Sun remains a guardian of traditional craftsmanship, training the next generation to ensure this lineage remains a living, breathing practice.

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