Chinese contemporary art began to began to open up to the world art arena in the 1980's and 1990's, and while comparatively in its infancy, it is now making a vibrant impact. A selection of the Chinese ceramicists and sculptors in the modern contemporary art field are represented below. Xiao Wei / Zhengyin Art & Design Chinese ceramicist Xiao Wei, began in the field of ceramics then branched out into broader design projects involving interior decoration and consultancy with Zhenyin Art which was established in Beijing in 1997. Zhengyin Art & Design collaborate with a team of local and international artists and architectural firms to create original art