A Message from the Artist: Where Heritage Meets a Modern Soul

“I paint with nature's light.”

As a graduate of the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA), the prestigious pinnacle of art education in China, my journey has always been a relentless pursuit of visual poetry. For years, I immersed myself in academic canvas and contemporary design, yet it was on a quiet afternoon on my sunlit balcony that my artistic soul found its true awakening.

I discovered the ancient, breathing art of Raden—traditional Mother of Pearl inlay. Unlike pigments mixed in a studio, the iridescent shells of abalone and pearl oysters are painted by the ocean itself. Each piece carries an ethereal glow that changes with every shift of ambient light, capturing gold, emerald, and violet(aurora) hues that no brush could ever replicate.

At Showing Studio, I hand-carve, hand-cut, and meticulously piece together these natural gemstones, fusing millennia-old Chinese craftsmanship with a clean, modern aesthetic. Because every shell texture is unique, each artwork is inherently one-of-a-kind.

When you bring a piece from Showing Studio into your space, you are not merely purchasing home decor; you are inheriting a fragment of the ocean’s light, refined by an artist’s hands, and brought to life in the modern world.

Thank you for supporting independent, academic craftsmanship.

— Showing

Central Academy of Fine Arts graduate meticulously hand-crafting Raden shell inlay artwork using mother of pearl slices at showinghandmadeart

Own a Piece of Iridescent Nature

Every artwork at showinghandmadeart is individually envisioned, hand-cut, and meticulously pieced together. Explore our limited handcrafted collections and find the perfect, one-of-a-kind statement piece for your sanctuary.

Explore the Collection
  • ✨ 100% Academic Handcraft

    Every piece is individually envisioned by a Central Academy of Fine Arts graduate. Hand-cut and meticulously inlaid with genuine natural Mother of Pearl.

  • ✈️ Free Worldwide Shipping

    We are delighted to offer complimentary standard shipping to art collectors worldwide. Delivering worldwide means your artwork safely travels across oceans to reach your sanctuary, completely at our cost.

  • ⏳ Crafting & Shipping Time

    In Stock: Dispatched within 3 business days. Made-to-Order: Individually handcrafted and shipped within 7-10 days. We never rush perfection.

  • 🔒 Secure Studio Packaging

    Every artwork is nestled in customized, multi-layer shockproof packaging to brave international transit. Rest assured, we monitor every package closely to ensure your handmade art arrives safely.

  • 🌱 Art with a Purpose


    We believe art should heal. A portion of every purchase at showinghandmadeart goes directly to supporting disaster relief and funding education for underprivileged children in our homeland. Together, we paint a brighter future.

Official diplomatic cultural gift presented by Beijing Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, featuring handcrafted Raden shell inlay artwork by showinghandmadeart

Why US? Official Diplomatic Selection


A curated four-piece collection of our Raden artworks, officially selected by the Beijing Municipal Government as a cultural gift for international dignitaries. This set represents the pinnacle of modern shell inlay craftsmanship.