《The most primitive state of porcelain》

The Giim mii team arrived in Jingdezhen City to visit the inheritors of the intangible cultural heritage of pottery wheel throwing.

Hands marked by the passage of time yet remarkably steady, delve into the moist clay, kneading, lifting, and shaping. Without the clamor of glaze, only the smooth contours of the unglazed form emerge.

Each step of the multi-step process is interlinked, with every step embodying a reverence for time. The clay grows between the fingers, and the shape of the vessel flows in the palm. This is not only the transmission of craftsmanship, but also the silent continuation of cultural heritage. The birth of each piece of raw clay is the deepest foundation of Eastern culture.

“The silent declaration of Eastern aesthetics”

In its most essential form, it embodies ancient philosophical thought. The blank space on the raw clay is a space waiting to be filled with meaning, infinite imagination, and future creations. Every seemingly simple curve is a rhythm in motion, the deepest confidence in Eastern wisdom.

The significance of visiting lies not only in witnessing how soil is given life, but also in listening to the Eastern heartbeat of time. It is the warmth that never fades from the palms of craftsmen, and the philosophical thoughts left blank on the raw clay.

“The warmth and tranquility that comes from the earth”

The reverence that flows between multiple processes, the adherence to essence, and the humble pursuit of eternity are the most moving footnotes to the Eastern aesthetic of life that we all cherish.

Deep within the kiln, silence brews. The unglazed clay stands quietly in the darkness, as if gathering strength and silently awaiting a baptism of light and heat. The unlit furnace fire is the deepest silence and hope in its life, and also the inevitable gateway to rebirth.

One day, it will hold clear spring water or fresh tea, quietly fulfilling its daily duties in the simplest form. It does not show off its colors, but with the calmness and solidity of the earth, it completes the warmth and flavor of human life.

《GIIMMII · Seeking the myriad phenomena》