Ceramics capital lures pottery fans

Annual fair draws creative artists and companies from around the world

Chinese water-ink painting, brighter Western watercolors and delicate porcelain are integrated in the works of US artist Philip Read, making him a focus of attention at the 2014 China Jingdezhen International Ceramic Fair in Jingdezhen.

Attracted by the art of ceramics, Read has been living in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, for the last four years. It is the third time he has brought his artworks to the annual event, which runs through Wednesday.