MoMeiyan– Grand Master and the Embroidery Preceptor of the Institute
Mo Meiyan,Zhuang nationality,born in 1967, And Mo Meiyan,one of the best skilled ethnic emboroidery masters in China,the best ethnic embroidery master of Yunnan Province, the embroidery preceptor of Baisha Naxi Embroidery Institute.
Mo loved and started embroidery since 8,she used to followed many masters,and had been tutored by quite a few traditional painters and culture scholars.She had exchanged in Suzhou Embroidery Institute, and could easily creat her own pattern with sketching.Mo combined the modern with the traditional ethnic style to form her own style.she is mastered in virous motifs such as flowers,portrait,animals and still-life etc.For a long time, she did not want to be reported and famed until rencent years by the persuassion of the local govement leaders and teachers from Baisha Naxi Embroidery institute.Many of her works won golden and silver awards rencent years in the provincial exhibitions and competitions.
“to embroidery with deep love and patience”,”to embroidery with understanding,imgenation and spirit but not fame and self-intrest.” “Many people collected my embroidery works is not for my fame but for my love and motive”.”We need to study and maintain the traditional embroidery and it’s culture with real action but not boast”. “Maters did not want to teach more people, but we really need to encourage and teach more, or not it will be losted.My happiness is all people get interest and culture be maintained.””One coule not succeed with out 10 years hard embroidering and creation……”
These are what she usually repeated to her students.
Mo is very kind,modest and creative.Her life is very simple and regular. Many of her works were all specially commetioned by art collectors from home and abroad.
Early Life and Artistic Beginnings
Mo Meiyan, born in 1967, is of Zhuang nationality and has become renowned as one of China’s most skilled ethnic embroidery masters. She is notably recognized as the best ethnic embroidery master in Yunnan Province and serves as the embroidery preceptor at the Baisha Naxi Embroidery Institute.
Artistic Journey and Mastery
From a young age, Mo Meiyan developed a passion for embroidery, starting at the age of 8. She studied under numerous masters and received tutelage from traditional painters and cultural scholars. Mo further honed her skills through exchanges at institutions like the Suzhou Embroidery Institute, where she learned to create her own patterns through sketching. Her style uniquely blends modern techniques with traditional ethnic motifs, specializing in various subjects such as flowers, portraits, animals, and still-life compositions.
Professional Recognition and Philosophy
Mo Meiyan initially shied away from fame but was persuaded by local government leaders and instructors from the Baisha Naxi Embroidery Institute to share her talents more widely in recent years. Her works have consistently earned golden and silver awards in provincial exhibitions and competitions.
Philosophy and Teaching Approach
Mo Meiyan emphasizes the importance of embroidery done with deep love, patience, understanding, imagination, and spirit, rather than for personal fame or self-interest. She stresses the preservation and study of traditional embroidery and its cultural significance through practical action rather than mere boasting. Mo passionately teaches her students with dedication, encouraging them to uphold and pass on these traditions.
Personal Traits and Legacy
Known for her kindness, modesty, and creativity, Mo leads a simple and disciplined life. Many of her works are commissioned by art collectors both domestically and internationally, reflecting her profound influence and dedication to the art of embroidery.
