"Shandong Province is the hometown of Confucian culture. I want to exploit my products based on this culture, and I've already made my first teapot featuring elements of Shandong culture. Although I haven't found any deficiencies in it, I still want to improve my artwork to a higher level."
Of course, mixing porcelain artworks with local Chinese cultural elements is a common idea shared by many porcelain artists. Li Xuewu also wants to introduce his beloved Luoyang peony featured within his works to more people inside and outside China.
"My goal is to learn the advantages of different porcelain artists so as to display our peonies and innovative products, and promote the culture of the region around Luoyang in the form of artwork and gifts. That's the way of realizing my Chinese dream."
This year, Li will showcase his products at many exhibitions throughout China and aboard, allowing more people to realize the beauty of Luoyang's peony culture.