The idea of who determines what is beautiful is becoming increasingly relevant. In the Chinese countryside, it is not only renowned artists but also ordinary craftsmen and young creators who make it happen. In one village, the younger generation has made an animated film inspired by the tradition of local ceramics, while craftsmen watch over the hot kilns that produce works of art every day.

Gradually, this art became part of the life of the whole community. Beauty here is not created from studios or galleries, but from the daily work, traditions and smiles of people who live in harmony with their landscape.

CMG