Jing Liang | Contemporary Art, Ceramics & Sculptural Research

Jing Liang is an emerging artist and researcher currently practicing in Naarm. Her artistic methodology is deeply rooted in the experimentation with materials, specifically ceramic processes like porcelain, to explore complex socio-political themes. Jing Liang’s work is framed within a feminist critique, often delving into narratives of gender identity, feminine labor, and cultural history within contemporary Chinese society. One of her significant research-led projects, Between Personal and Political, investigates how material substances and body movements can represent emotions and social hierarchies. Her exhibitions, such as A Silence Dance (2024) and Fresh! (2024), demonstrate her skill in combining traditional craft with contemporary conceptual frameworks. In A Silence Dance, she collaborated to examine women's consciousness through ceramic forms and jewelry, evoking dialogues on aging and unrecognized labor. Jing Liang's practice is characterized by a new materialism approach, where the narrative potential of materials like porcelain, stoneware, and corn fragments guides the creative process. Her installations, such as Archive [Corn husks] and Growth [Matter], showcase a meticulous attention to texture and form, using clay to press onto metal mesh or integrating organic materials to signify family histories. Her work continues to evolve at the intersection of studio techniques and critical writing, making her a notable voice in the contemporary craft scene.