Artists are not craftsmen, but the first craftsman is an artist. Historically, the craftsman created artificial representations by changing the positions and forms of materials, enlightening the obscured and contributing to the development of art. Traditionally speaking, a good artist should first be an outstanding craftsman with excellent skills “on hand” with the ability to link their mind to the process of creation.

We are living in an internet age: the earth becomes smaller as information is shared globally, work division is increasingly specialized, and marketing floods everything. However, art has neither become a streamlined product, nor have artists become creative masters working for the manufacturing industry. Regardless if made with pencil, brush, engraver, or camera and computer, great artwork still requires practical skills with a high-level of familiarity and expertise in tools, materials, and technology.

The demands of vitalizing art and regaining its glory are especially urgent as contemporary art seems to be wearing the “emperor’s new clothes”. An artist with well-grounded production skills is a necessary practitioner of art. “In the Making” is dedicated to searching the basis of art and art creation—as we believe that artists should not be slaves of form, material and concept—as well as to re-establishing the authenticity of art, allowing for the behavioral independence and intellectual freedom of individuals in the context of the contemporary.

“In the Making” encourages artists to be involved in the practice of creating exquisite handmade artworks. Those who have high aspirations but low abilities are not accepted. To paraphrase an old Chinese saying, “there’s no secret to success, but only the experience acquired from hundreds of practices.” We sincerely hope our visitors will find their favorite artworks at the mARkeT.