2025-08-01
Discover A Brand Where Art, Philosophy, And Craftsmanship Unite
Loretta H. Yang Artist & Founder of LIULI CHINA MUSEUM An acclaimed actor in the 70s and lauded by both the Golden Horse Awards and Asia Pacific Film Festival, Yang extended her talent for the arts into contemporary glass in 1987. Her work is considered the apogee of Asian cast glass and can be found in eminent museums around the world including the V&A in London and Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Experience LIULI at the SourceVisit the Liuli China Museum in Shanghai to witness how East Asian heritage and contemporary expression meet in glowing harmony. LIULI CHINA MUSEUM ShanghaiLIULI China Museum (LCM) was founded in Shanghai in 2006. In 1987, fueled by an insatiable passion for culture, LCM founders Loretta H. Yang and Chang Yi dove head first into the world of contemporary liuli art through LIULI. Across the last thirty years, their groundbreaking work in liuli has been recognized both domestically and globally; it has reshaped the foundation of the glass art industry and redefined the meaning of glass art itself. Through exhibitions held throughout Asia, they have introduced international artists to a Chinese audience and Chinese liuli to an international audience. In perpetuating culture, they have revived the art of craft. The Story of LIULI: A Revival of Chinese Glass ArtLIULI was founded in 1987 by artist Loretta H. Yang and director Chang Yi with a bold mission—to revive the ancient Chinese art of liuli (a Han Dynasty term for crystal glass). Without formal training, they rediscovered and modernized the lost-wax casting technique once used over 2,000 years ago. From a small studio in Taibei, LIULI has become Asia’s leading voice in contemporary glass art. Today, it is recognized globally in over 30 countries, collected by world leaders and major museums alike. Tradition Meets InnovationEach LIULI piece undergoes a 12-step lost-wax casting process, requiring up to 8 months of craftsmanship. The method allows for incredible detail and complexity—no two artworks are ever the same. By limiting editions and numbering each piece by hand, LIULI preserves the uniqueness of every creation and pushes the boundaries of what glass can express. Philosophy in FormAt its heart, LIULI is more than craft—it is a philosophy. The natural flow of color, the play of light and shadow, and the formation of air bubbles are all embraced as part of the creative process. These elements mirror the ephemeral, emotional nature of life itself. To create LIULI is to honor the past, reflect the present, and imagine the future—through light, through transparency, and through spirit.