CeladonAge Novas: Our Residential Artists
Li Lin
- Born in Xiaomei, Longquan, he is renowned for his mastery of traditional dragon-kiln firing techniques and has dedicated over a decade to the ancient art of Longquan celadon.
- Representative inheritor of the traditional Longquan celadon firing techniques, recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
- Successfully recreated the Longquan Kiln Celadon Chrysanthemum-Petal Plate, a key cultural relic exhibited at the Nanhai No.1 Museum.
- Winner of multiple gold awards in national ceramic art competitions, with works permanently collected by major museums across China.
- His signature work, Yongzheng Teapot, was selected as the official commemorative piece for the exhibition “Longquan of the World — Longquan Celadon and Globalization.”
Liu Huiping
- Emerging young celadon artist from Longquan, Zhejiang, devoted to reviving traditional Longquan celadon craftsmanship.
- Apprenticed under Gong Yihua - Provincial Arts and Crafts Master of Zhejiang.
- Representative inheritor of the traditional Longquan celadon firing techniques, recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
- Co-founder and fellow celadon artist of Yanchuan Kiln.
- Participated in producing over 400 large and 1,000 small celadon works, primarily flower vases and incense burners, showcasing both traditional and innovative designs.
- Jointly recreated the iconic Yuan Dynasty Longquan celadon “Boat-shaped Water Dropper” a 1:1 replica of the Zhejiang Provincial Museum’s national treasure piece — attracting widespread attention.
- Works have been exhibited and collected by multiple institutions including Zhou Enlai Memorial Hall and won awards in craft competitions, reflecting strong artistry and technical mastery.
Liu Liangfeng
- Representative inheritor of the traditional Longquan Celadon firing technique, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
- Award-winning artist in multiple national ceramic art competitions
- Director and head artisan of Yanchuan Dragon Kiln, fifth-generation inheritor of Gong Sanxing Porcelain Workshop
- Works selected as strategic cultural and creative products in collaboration with the Zhejiang Provincial Museum
- Studied under Gong Yihua, a renowned Intangible Cultural Heritage inheritor and Master of Arts and Crafts of Zhejiang
- Dedicated to the refinement and preservation of antique-style celadon craftsmanship
Liu Xiaodong
- Born in Baoxi, the renowned porcelain town, and immersed in the art of celadon firing from an early age.
- Senior arts and crafts master and representative inheritor of the traditional Longquan celadon firing techniques, recognized as a human intangible cultural heritage.
- In 2002, trained under Zhejiang Arts and Crafts Master Xu Yin at Longquan Jiazhiyun Ceramic Painting Co., Ltd., serving as technical director and specializing in celadon design and production.
- In 2010, founded “Longquan Xiaodong Celadon Studio” and began independent creation.
- His works integrate traditional culture with contemporary life, emphasizing harmony between the beauty of objects and nature.
- His creations have received awards in numerous prestigious competitions.
Xu Jianxin
- Born into a distinguished family of ceramic artists in Longquan.
- Zhejiang Arts and Crafts Master; Zhejiang Ceramic Art Master; Senior Arts and Crafts Master (Professor level) and recognized Zhejiang Craftsman.
- Representative inheritor of the traditional Longquan celadon firing techniques, inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
- Fourth-generation successor of “Xu Chengjiu,” a time-honored brand of Zhejiang Province.
- Visiting Professor at the China Celadon Institute, Lishui University.
- Guided by the family motto “In the way of craftsmanship, there is no compromise,” he continues to pursue excellence and authenticity in celadon art.
- Holder of 37 national intellectual property rights, with more than 60 award-winning works showcased in major exhibitions at home and abroad.
Xu Yuhang
- Trained and studied under Liu Xiaodong;
- Studied under Zhejiang Arts and Crafts Master Wang Wu;
- Graduated from Longquan Celadon Baojian Technical College.
- Expert in the full spectrum of traditional Longquan celadon techniques, including hand-throwing, decorative artistry, glazing, and kiln firing.
- His works are permanently collected by leading municipal museums, reflecting a profound dedication to the heritage and artistry of Longquan celadon.
Zhang Haiyang
- Born into a family of Longquan celadon artisans in Baoxi, Longquan, Zhejiang.
- Trained under Zhang Shaobin, a nationally recognized master and inheritor of intangible cultural heritage.
- Representative inheritor of the traditional Longquan celadon firing techniques, recognized as a human intangible cultural heritage.
- Has dedicated over 20 years to studying Southern Song official kiln firing techniques, with works permanently collected by multiple museums in China.
- Signature piece — Plum Vase “Yuli” — was chosen as a national gift for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.