KilnRoomJDZ InternationalResidency

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Meet our Directors

Founder's Profile

Selina Chen

Selina Chen

Selina Chen (Chen Ziying) is a graduate of the prestigious Central Saint Martins (CSM ) in London, where she studied Jewelry Design. She further honed her craft in ceramics and glass at Sheridan College in Toronto. Beyond her experience designing the debut collection for the conceptual jewelry brand 'Department', she later served as a Furniture and Soft Furnishings Designer at GBD Interior Design Company in Guangzhou, accumulating substantial product design expertise. She currently operates and manages three interconnected artistic ventures in Jingdezhen: Nanac Ceramic Studio, the Nanac Curiosity Art Select Shop, and the Kilnroom International Residency. These spaces function collaboratively as a multifaceted arts hub, integrating creation, curation, education, and collection.
Matt Watterson

Matt Watterson

Matt Watterson is an artist from Columbus, Ohio, USA, who graduated from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. He now lives and works in Jingdezhen, China. Beyond ceramic design, Matt is dedicated to his artistic practice in ceramic sculpture, mixed-media sculpture, and large-scale installations. He possesses extensive experience in creating large-scale public outdoor installations, as well as in art handling and exhibition management. His work has been exhibited and sold internationally and has been featured in touring exhibitions across countries including China, Thailand, and the United States. Since 2024, he has founded and operates Kilnroom International Residency, committed to advancing Sino-American ceramic art education and cultural exchange.

Mission statement:

KilnRoom JDZ International Ceramic Art
Residency exists to nurture artists across
education, creative growth, and original
artwork development through our dedicated
residency program. We showcase artistic
creations within our gallery and offer curated
artworks for sale in our onsite shop.

Education, Cultivation, Curation

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OUR 8KILNS

Electric, Gas, Soda, Pit Fire

Nature and Community

What’s in the Garden?

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Large open floor plan residency space

One of Jingdezhen’s many mould makers

Exhibition opening at our galley space

One of Jingdezhen’s many glaze shops

Loading work into one of our eight kilns

Cart master carrying works to a public kiln

Hands on classes taught by local and visiting masters

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Throwers working together at a big vase factory

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What Does The City Have To Offer?

With over a thousand year history of porcelain production, Jingdezhen is the ideal place for any maker