HUTB Teacher Wins Awards in IPA 2023
2023-10-30
Recently, the results of the International Photography Awards (IPA) 2023 were announced. Professor Yu Jian from the School of Art & Design at HUTB won first place in the non-professional - advertising - product category with his photo series "Ceramics".
Chinese ceramics, as a treasure of Chinese culture, have a long history and profound cultural heritage. Among the ancient Chinese ceramics, the most famous ones are Ru kiln, Guan kiln, Ding kiln, Jun kiln, and Changsha kiln. These ceramics have reached a unique artistic peak in terms of production technology, decorative techniques, and design of vessel types. They are not only an important part of Chinese art history but also provide endless inspiration for the inheritance and development of cultural heritage in later generations. In order to showcase the historical and cultural features and exquisite craftsmanship of Chinese ceramics, Professor Yu Jian used various special artistic techniques such as composition, lighting, tonality, and structure. Through changes in black, white, and gray shades, he created a visually striking effect with a novel composition, rich tonality, and strong contrasts, capturing the symbolic meaning of black and white ceramics with human characteristics and presenting form and tonal beauty. The work "Ceramics" uses symbolic methods to express an image of pottery making. At the same time, it also conveys multi-layered meanings through symbolic symbols, including ancient and splendid Chinese culture, artisan spirit, and global influence.
The International Photography Award (IPA) is known as the sister award of the Lucie Awards, the "Oscars of Photography". It is an annual global competition for professional and non-professional photographers. The IPA is one of the most challenging and comprehensive photography awards in the international photography industry. It recognizes and rewards outstanding talents who are creating, shaping, and changing the world of photography today. This award is another significant achievement for Professor Yu Jian, following his previous success in winning numerous international awards. It has inspired the enthusiasm and initiative of the faculty and students in the school to participate in international competitions, making valuable contributions to the construction and development of HUTB. (Reported by School of Art & Design)
