I am Ye Yu, born in a mountain village of Guizhou. Since childhood I shaped figures from the red clay of my hometown, its warmth pressed deep into memory. While others advised me toward science for stability, I carried clay in my schoolbag instead—sketching patterns between classes, chasing village craftsmen for their secrets during holidays. Later, formal study in ceramics led me to masters across the country, until I encountered the thousand-year-old Cizhou sgraffito tradition. There I found my true way of speaking with clay. After graduation I returned home and founded NANYI. In the old family house the kiln burns steadily, and local artisans often gather to share skills—old knowledge weaving with new technique in every piece. “Nan” is my native soil; “Yi” is the spark within the kiln. I hope that when you touch my ceramics, you also feel this steady devotion.