On September 30, the Daguan Art Museum in Yantai Mountain, Fuzhou, unveiled a fascinating exhibition titled “Digital Artisans: A 3D Digital Museum of Ancient Ceramics Culture from Fujian and Taiwan.” This unique showcase utilizes cutting-edge technology, including online platforms, virtual reality exhibition spaces, and digital museums, enabling visitors to interact with digital representations of ancient ceramics in innovative ways—allowing them to rotate, zoom in, and even “touch” these digital artifacts. This immersive experience not only highlights the intricate craftsmanship of ceramics from the Song and Yuan dynasties but also invites audiences to explore the rich historical and cultural narratives embedded within them, showcasing the distinctive charm and deep heritage of ceramics from Fujian and Taiwan.
Fujian and Taiwan have long been vital hubs along the Maritime Silk Road, with the ancient ceramics from the Song and Yuan periods serving as brilliant markers of this storied past. Thanks to modern digital technology, the exhibition brings high-precision digital restorations of regional folk treasures to life, offering a vibrant representation of this ancient art form. This effort revitalizes a millennia-old cultural history, providing an engaging platform that allows visitors to connect with the unique flavors and profound meanings of traditional Chinese culture.
Among the curators of this exhibition is Zheng Zeling, an associate professor from the School of Art and Design at Fuzhou University of Foreign Trade. She emphasized that in our digital age, the exhibition acts as a bridge linking traditional ancient ceramic art with modern technology. It offers a fresh perspective on the ceramics of the Song and Yuan periods from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and extends Chinese culture to international audiences, inviting them to appreciate the beauty of this rich heritage.
Throughout the exhibition’s run, which lasts until November 15, experts, scholars, and cultural enthusiasts from both sides of the Taiwan Strait will engage in discussions regarding the historical, artistic, and cultural significance of ancient ceramics. These dialogues aim to deepen participants’ understanding of Fujian and Taiwan’s Maritime Silk Culture, while encouraging broader interest and active involvement in the preservation and transmission of cultural heritage.
This exhibition promises to deliver a captivating visual experience that transcends time, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the enduring allure of ancient ceramics.
