Wu Jun · Artisan Bamboo Knot Cup｜A Vessel of Poise, Bearing the Spirit of the East

size:12*8*8 (cm)

heavy:89(g) withbox(300g)

Personal Background

· Name: Wu Jun (courtesy name: Chengyuan)

· Born: 1987 in Badou Town, Longquan City, Lishui, Zhejiang Province, into a family with a long tradition of Longquan celadon craftsmanship

· Upbringing: Grew up in Shangyang, immersed from childhood in the artistic atmosphere surrounding celadon-making

Education & Training

· Apprenticeship: In 2006, became a disciple of Li Zhiming (grandson of celebrated Longquan celadon master Li Huaide), where he received traditional training in glaze formulas and forming techniques

· Higher Education: Graduated from Jingdezhen Ceramic University, majoring in Ceramic Art and Design

Career & Achievements

· Recognized as a Master of Arts and Crafts of Lishui City and a representative inheritor of intangible cultural heritage in Longquan City

· Member of the Zhejiang Federation of Literary and Art Circles’ “New Heights in Visual Arts” initiative and the China Folk Artists Association

· 2017: Won the Gold Prize at the 2nd China (Shenzhen) International Tea Ware Design Competition with his work “Following Circle, Arriving at Square”

· 2018: His piece “Ge” was acquired by the Zhejiang Provincial Museum, and a “String-Pattern Plum Vase” was collected by the Hangzhou West Lake State Guest House

· 2019: Organized ceramic culture exchange exhibitions in Seoul, South Korea, and Madrid, Spain

Scholarship & Cultural Transmission

· Authored papers such as “On the Formal Language of Longquan Celadon in Contemporary Artistic Contexts” and “Inheriting the Ancient and Innovating Anew: On the Modern Cultural & Artistic Communication of Traditional Longquan Celadon”

Interests & Personal Traits

· A lifelong learner with a deep appreciation for classical literature (The Four Books and Five Classics), proficient in the four arts (qin, qi, shu, hua: zither, Go, calligraphy, painting)

· Advocates for the integration of cultural heritage and contemporary innovation through personal insights formed during his artistic upbringing

Summary

Born into a celadon-making family and formally trained by a master lineage, Wu Jun combines traditional skills with contemporary creativity. He has earned both recognition in craftsmanship and contributions to scholarly discourse and international cultural exchange, making him a dynamic and promising figure in the contemporary Longquan celadon scene.