SPECIALIST CERAMIC TRANSLATOR IN JINGDEZHEN
Lena is a specialist ceramics interpreter, translator, artist based in Jingdezhen. She also organizes and hosts small-group ceramics cultural tours and workshops.
Since 2019, she has dedicated herself to helping international artists navigate the complexities of working in Jingdezhen, bridging language and cultural gaps to foster meaningful exchanges with local ceramists and craftspeople. Although Jingdezhen is rapidly transforming into a major tourist destination, Lena remains deeply committed to preserving and sharing the authentic, hidden layers of the city. Her extensive network provides unparalleled access to the studios, workshops, and masters who keep the centuries-old crafts alive, offering visitors a rare glimpse into the true soul of Jingdezhen.
The Porcelain Capital in China
Jingdezhen is a city renowned for its millennia-long tradition of porcelain production, and is particularly celebrated for its exquisite blue and white ware, much of which was once made for the emperor. The city has held on to tradition, and continues to craft pottery by hand. Ceramic artists from around the world come to Jingdezhen in order to work with local studios and create high-quality ceramics.
Whilst Jingdezhen ceramics encompass a vast array of styles, from small teacups to giant fish bowls, these workshops focus on its famed eggshell-thin porcelain techniques. Each step of the process, including throwing, trimming, surface decoration, glazing and kiln firing, employs precise methods to achieve porcelain wares that are as strong as they are translucent—a combination of deeply understanding porcelain clay properties and specialized tools.
What I do for artists?
Throughout the years, I've had the privilege of collaborating with remarkable artists who have journeyed to Jingdezhen to create their masterpieces. Many emerging artists come here seeking exploration and inspiration, and I’m here to support them with language assistance, connectivity, communication, and management.
Whether you're eager to craft exceptional pieces on the potter's wheel or aspire to achieve stunning sculptural works, Jingdezhen is the perfect place for your creative vision to come to life, guided by the skilled hands of local craftsmen.
Here, where tradition converges with modern art, East meets West, and stoneware embraces white bricks while celadon intertwines with raku, you will embark on a magical journey of artistic discovery.
Volunteer & Translation Assistant memories
2018-2019
My services include
Artist Residency Translation
If you are an artist who do not want to come to Jingdezhen rely on a residency service or be willing to have your own studio run
-ning in the city, all you need is language help and making-pro
-cess management.
I assist artists finding the right studio and apartment in Jingdezhen, as well as finding the local craftsman help to complete artworks, including supplies shopping, mold making, slip casting, mold pressing, throwing, trimming, kiln, blue and white painting, on-glaze painting, packaging design, transportation and so on.
Art Trip Translation
Whether you come to Jingdezhen as an individual or in a group, you will need an English translator to explore the culture of Jingdezhen more deeply.
Wherever you want to visit in Jingdezhen, I will help you communicate with locals. Sometimes, I explore other ceramic cities in China, such as Dehua, Yixing, Quanzhou, etc. with travelers.
More Cooperation Possibilities
Clay Workshops
Studio Running
Social Media
Artist Interview
Event Planning
And More...
More service I could provide is translating text bilingually, writing contents for art shows or artist interview in Chinese, updating Chinese social media etc. For more cooperation possibilities...
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