Nian Liu’s artistry is a testament to the transformative power of ceramics, weaving together tradition and innovation in a manner that commands attention and admiration in the contemporary art world. Her practice, rooted in cultural heritage and cross-disciplinary techniques, is a bold declaration of ceramics as not only a craft but also a potent form of storytelling and social commentary. With an interdisciplinary ethos and a focus on footwear as an evocative medium, Liu’s creations emerge as visual and cultural symphonies, harmonizing the old and the new, the tangible and the conceptual.