The transition of contemporary Chinese lacquer art from applied crafts to fine arts has sparked diverse debates due to the fragmentation of identity recognition.This article studies 11 lacquer works from national lacquer art exhibitions held over the past two decades,analyzing the categories,techniques,and patterns of exhibited works.Initially,a content analysis is conducted,followed by a correspondence analysis using SPSS.Integrating quantitative and qualitative methods,the research identifies the salient features of contemporary lacquer art,primarily characterized by techniques such as"inlay"and"color variation,"along with the multiple materials use,serendipitous effects,and abstract pattern expressions.By exploring markedness concept,this paper addresses the controversies arising from the pluralistic development of contemporary lacquer art and reflects on the marginalization and reconstruction of value in materials,techniques,and representation as lacquer art has entered the modern era.