An exhibition of Chinese Jingdezhen ceramics opened Friday at City University of Hong Kong (CityU), showcasing 50 pieces of exquisite art produced by renowned teachers from the Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute.

Jingdezhen, east China's Jiangxi Province, has a history of over 1,000 years and is famous for making ceramics for the former Chinese emperors and royal family.

The works on display, dating back to 1981, exhibit a high level of creativity and are executed in a variety of styles. They reveal a vibrant mix of modern art and traditional Chinese culture via an integration of Chinese calligraphy and painting, demonstrating the innovative spirit of Jingdezhen ceramic arts.

Among the works, "The Rhythm of Spring" by Professor Qin Xilin, President of Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, uses a Chinese folk style of painting, which reveals an intense and unique sense of regional culture.

"This exhibition exemplifies CityU's commitment to promoting art and culture among students and the general public in Hong Kong," said Professor Cheng Pei-kai, Director of the Chinese Civilization Center at CityU.

The exhibition hosted by CityU will last to May 1.

Meanwhile, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and University of Hong Kong will organize a workshop and a seminar respectively on ceramic art at a later date.

(Xinhua News Agency February 18, 2006)