Cao Chunsheng, a native of Duchang, Jiangxi Province, is a Doctor of Arts. He serves as a Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at Jingdezhen Ceramic University. He is a leading figure among young and middle-aged scholars in Jiangxi Province, the Director of the Sculpture Institute at Jingdezhen Ceramic University, the President of the Jingdezhen City Sculpture Association, and the Dean of the Jingdezhen Sculpture Institute. He is a member of the China Artists Association, a director of the China Sculpture Institute, an executive member of the Sculpture Art Committee of the China Arts and Crafts Association, and a holder of the National Urban Sculpture Construction Design Qualification Certificate.

Cao Chunsheng's works have been recognized through a series of prestigious awards and events, highlighting his remarkable journey in the arts: In 1984, he received the Excellence Award at the 8th Jiangxi Art Exhibition. In 1994, he won the first prize in the Jiangxi News Fine Arts Works Evaluation. In 1995, he participated in the International Gaoling Ceramic Art Seminar. In 1998, his works were selected for the China-Korea Ceramic Art Exchange Exhibition. In 1994, he was featured in a special review by the Fine Arts Newspaper. In 1998, he was introduced in a "Sculptor Special Edition" by the authoritative magazine Sculpture. In 1991, he participated in the Chinese Ceramics Exhibition held in Japan. In 1999, his works were exhibited in Paris, crossing the ocean to reach an international audience. In 2000, he participated in the China Sculpture Forum. In 2002, he took part in the Beijing International Urban Sculpture Art Exhibition in China. These milestones reflect the significant achievements and the distinguished path of Cao Chunsheng's artistic career.

Poised

The work showcases the artist's unique perspective on Chinese traditional culture and modern aesthetics through its distinctive design style and exquisite craftsmanship. The work abstractly shapes a robust bull with simple and unadorned style. In Chinese culture, the bull symbolizes diligence, perseverance, and strength. The smooth and powerful lines of the entire work fully embody the muscularity and dynamism of the bull, not only displaying the beauty of its form but also conveying a sense of being poised and untapped potential. The bull plows silently with dedication, highlighting the great spirit of the Chinese nation and a promising future for China, filled with good-will expectations.