"Journey of Clay" creative camp in Hoi An
(QNO) - The "Journey of Clay" creative camp officially opened at Thanh Ha Pottery Park in Hoi An (Quang Nam).
The event, which runs from April 25 to May 2, witnesses the participation of 13 painters, sculptors, and artisans from the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Association and Thanh Ha pottery village.
Under the theme "Journey of Clay," the participants directly experience and create contemporary ceramic works from raw clay, reflecting the fusion of tradition and modernity.
During the camp, there are community interactions, such as exchange and workshops on ceramic glaze techniques.
In addition, a gala event celebrating the beauty of pottery and honouring those who have contributed to the park’s development will also be held, alongside exchanges with Driftwood Village (Hoi An), where artworks made from driftwood are displayed.
The camp coincides with the 10th anniversary of Thanh Ha Pottery Park, a milestone in preserving and narrating the traditional pottery craft. The event also signifies Hoi An’s entry into the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the domain of Crafts and Folk Art, thereby broadening the creative network.
Since its establishment in 2015, Thanh Ha Pottery Park, located in the over 500-year-old Thanh Ha pottery village, has been likened to Hoi An's first private pottery museum.
The park, designed by architect Nguyen Van Nguyen, imitates the village's surrounding river, symbolising the past, present, and future.
The village currently has around 320 households, with 105 still practicing traditional pottery. In 2019, Thanh Ha pottery was recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.
Source: sgtt