# Artful Porcelain Busts Ah Xian Has Created Painted Busts Using White Porcelain By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-11-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-bust References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2014/07/porcelain-busts-imprinted-with-chinese-decorative-designs-by-ah-xian/) & [craftaustralia.org.au](http://www.craftaustralia.org.au/library/interview.php?id=ah-xian-ancient-crafts-contemporary-practice) Ah Xian's [porcelain bust sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kontur) look to Asian traditions for reference. The art pieces are inspired by China's rich history and culture and are a modern translation of the nation's ancient porcelain designs. Based in China, Ah Xian creates his sculptural masterpieces using a combination of [porcelain, bronze and concrete materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lithic-bloom) that are often sealed with lacquer. Featuring the classic mix of white and cobalt blue, the artist's porcelain bust creations are lifelike and captivating, Whether capturing human characteristics or depicting real emotions, Ah Xian illustrates his immense talent through his creations. His [painted bust sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-pucci-pure-exhibition) marry Easter and Western influences and are a contemporary translation of the artist's Chinese heritage and the symbolism that is associated with its history. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Asian-inspired Porcelain Art:** Artists can explore Asian cultural traditions in creating porcelain art with a modern twist. - **Revival of Traditional Porcelain Techniques:** Porcelain art can be revived through the use of traditional techniques in combination with modern materials. - **Cross-cultural Artistic Expression:** Combining elements of Eastern and Western art can result in unique and thought-provoking creations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Opportunities abound for porcelain artists and designers to create modern and innovative art pieces. - **Home Decor and Furnishing:** Porcelain art pieces can be incorporated into stylish home décor and furnishings. - **Cultural Heritage Preservation:** Using traditional techniques in creating porcelain art can help preserve and promote cultural heritage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Anime-Blending Split Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust.md) - [Cherubic Ceramic Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avant-arte.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-in-red.md) - [Textural Porcelain Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamara-efrat.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [AI-Driven Ceramic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texttoclay.md) - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md)