Experiencing everyday beauty at Lingnan's Chinese lacquer decorations workshop
Artist Ms Li Chuanyi (left) and Mr Guo Zhangle (right).
Lingnan University’s Chamber of Young Snow Art Exhibition Hall recently hosted two workshops titled “The Beauty of Everyday: Experience Session on Chinese Lacquer Decorations”. These sessions allowed the public to learn the traditional craft of eggshell inlay, immersing themselves in its charm and creativity. The workshop is organised as part of the Chamber of Young Snow Distinguished Visiting Scholars Programme 2024/25, Entwined Paths: A Historical Dialogue between Lacquer and Porcelain lecture series.
Artist Ms Li Chuanyi and Mr Guo Zhangle from The Gallery by SOIL introduced participants to the history and cultural significance of Chinese lacquer art. They provided hands-on instruction in techniques like eggshell lacquer, mother-of-pearl inlay, and gold powder decoration, blending theory with practice.
During the creative segment, participants used special tools to crush and assemble various eggshells, adhering them to vessels with raw lacquer. By combining the different colours and shapes, they crafted unique pieces of art. Participant Ms Wong expressed her delight in attending the workshop and hopes for more cultural events at Lingnan in the future.
The Chamber of Young Snow Art Exhibition Hall is also hosting a new exhibition, ‘‘Shine and Shade, Earth and Wood: The Story of Everyday Porcelain and Lacquer’’ featuring over 30 rare and exquisite lacquer and porcelain pieces from the Tang to the Qing dynasties. Book Your Visit Here.
Participant Ms Wong (left) hopes that for more cultural events at Lingnan in the future.
