On the afternoon of November 25, 2022, the "Arts about Foshan" series of activities entered into the intangible cultural heritage Xiangyunsha, organized by Foshan Art and Culture Innovation Association, Foshan Art Creation Institute, "Seeing the Source - Xiangyun Sha/Indigo Dyeing Exchange and Intangible Cultural Heritage Cross-border Application Exhibition" co-sponsored by the Liping County Culture, Sports, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau was held at the Foshan Ancient Town Characteristic Town Exhibition Hall. When the finishing and dyeing skills of Foshan Xiangyun Sha and Indigo dyeing in Qiandongnan Prefecture - two dyeing and weaving intangible cultural heritage cultures that have been inherited to this day are delighted to meet each other. This is not only a collision of art, but also a display of the application and integration of art and industry.
Xiangyunsha art installation and indigo dyeing works display< /span>
The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China clearly pointed out: "To comprehensively build a modern socialist country, we must adhere to the development path of socialist culture with Chinese characteristics, stimulate the cultural innovation and creativity of the entire nation, tell Chinese stories well, and promote Chinese culture to the world." Among them, intangible cultural heritage is the best business card for telling Chinese stories. Grace has long been an inheritor and innovator of intangible cultural heritage. He actively explores the cross-border integration points of intangible cultural heritage and realizes the innovation and creation of intangible cultural heritage.
"Xiangyunsha is not only an expensive silk fabric, but also a necessary ceramic tile for home decoration." Grace Tile made Xiangyunsha into an art installation and jointly displayed it with Xiangyunsha ceramic tiles at the exhibition. Through the comparison between the two, people can understand the cross-border integration and innovation of intangible cultural heritage culture and industry.
Grace-Xiangyunsha Tile
“This exhibition allows two ancient intangible cultural heritages to meet, not only to integrate the two techniques, but also to bring about the integration of products.” Liao Xuelin, deputy director of the Foshan Art Creation Institute, has been engaged in Xiangyun yarn research for many years. She is very fond of Xiangyun yarn and indigo dyeing fabrics, and she also expressed her affirmation of the works in this exhibition.
Zhou Yating, deputy director of the Investment Promotion Bureau of Liping County, Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou Province (left)
Liao Xuelin, Vice President of Foshan Art Creation Institute (middle)
On the day of the exhibition, Grace participated in the exhibition forum as a representative of cross-border innovations in intangible cultural heritage, and discussed art with relevant persons in charge of Liping County in Guizhou, young entrepreneurs in Foshan, Xiangyun yarn research experts, fashion designers, etc. With the cross-border integration of industry, culture and business, sharing the inheritance and innovation of intangible cultural heritage skills and other topics, an in-depth cross-border exchange meeting on intangible cultural heritage kicked off.
Lin Wenbin (first from left), Executive Chairman of Foshan Art and Culture Innovation Association< br />
Zhou Yating (second from left), deputy director of Liping County Investment Promotion Bureau, Qiandongnan Prefecture
Grace Marketing Director Lin Xiaoxia (fourth from left)
Liao Xuelin, Vice President of Foshan Art Creation Institute (first from right)
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"Cross-border and integration"
Silk culture and ceramic culture have a long history, which can be traced back to the ancient Silk Road. They are two historical products of Chinese culture. Continuing the lineage from the ancient East, Grace, as one of the representatives of ceramic tile brands, chose the cross-border integration of Xiangyun yarn, an intangible cultural heritage in the field of silk, which is also in line with the trend of historical trends.
Grace is rooted in the characteristics of the Lingnan region and takes the inheritance and activation of intangible cultural heritage as its own responsibility. After in-depth investigation and discussion, it was finally attracted by Xiangyunsha's profound heritage and craftsmanship. Infect. Combining the characteristics of ancient techniques such as pure plant dyeing, three washings, nine steamings and eighteen dryings, Xiangyun yarn deserves to be seen by more people.
When ceramic tiles and Xiangyunsha are integrated, the intangible cultural heritage can be passed on and enter the homes of millions of people, awakening people's awareness of the cultural inheritance of Xiangyunsha.memory.
Xiang Yunsha art installation: flowing clouds and flowing water - flow
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"Inheritance and Innovation"
As a pioneer in exploring intangible cultural heritage in the ceramic industry, Grace draws inspiration from Xiangyun yarn and continues to explore the infinite possibilities of inheritance and innovation.
In 2014, Xiangyunsha Yaguang glazed ceramic tiles and their production methods successfully obtained the national invention patent (Patent No.: ZL 2011 1 0292141.1). The first cross-border integration of Xiangyunsha and ceramic tiles was successful. The research and development of Xiangyunsha ceramic tiles made breakthrough progress, laying the foundation for subsequent innovations and making the recognition of "Xiangyunsha ceramic tiles = Grace ceramic tiles" possible.
In 2019, the first generation of Xiangyunsha ceramic tiles was officially launched, replicating the classic texture of Xiangyunsha and using multiple processes such as special ink technology and patented Xiangyunsha matte glaze to present it. , restore the charm and unique texture of Xiangyun yarn.
In 2020, the second generation of Xiangyun yarn breaks the physical appearance and goes beyond the inherent basic texture of Xiangyun yarn. It integrates modern aesthetics and trendy colors to show a higher artistic pattern.
In 2021, the third generation of Xiangyunsha ceramic tiles traces its origins, captures inspiration from the production process of Xiangyunsha, an intangible cultural heritage, and presents the aura and beauty of Xiangyunsha in detail. .
In 2022, the fourth generation of Xiangyunsha ceramic tiles is infiltrated into soft and hard philosophy, drawing inspiration from the original image form and ideology of Xiangyunsha, exploring materials and textures, and " "Deconstruction, reorganization, integration" is the idea of dismantling the structure, using modern techniques to show the new vitality of the reorganization of intangible cultural heritage.
Insisting on the inheritance of intangible cultural heritage is the gene flowing in Grace's blood. Xiangyunsha is just the beginning. In the future, the pace of inheritance and innovation will never stop. Xiangyunsha.
Use is the best inheritance. Grace integrates tradition into fashion, interprets the beauty of intangible cultural heritage with contemporary techniques, and allows intangible cultural heritage art to bloom with its original brilliance, truly " Activation” applied to life.
Let art come to life, make life art, Grace ceramic tiles, and culture decorate your home.
