Zhu Zhihao 朱志豪
A prodigy of floral-style purple clay art,
under the tutelage of Master Jiang Jianxiang 江建翔.
Born in 1975 in Dingshu Town, Yixing , the historic capital of purple clay pottery , Zhu exhibited exceptional artistic intuition from an early age. After graduating in 1995, he devoted himself to the craft of purple clay teapot making. Proficient in a wide range of vessel forms, he specializes particularly in floral-and-plant sculpted styles. His works are distinguished by vivid, distinctive aesthetics that embody the philosophy of “rising above nature while remaining rooted in it.”
The Siyutao team visited teapot master Zhu Zhihao to discuss art. Below is a photo of Siyutao's art manager and teapot master Wei Ren together with Zhu Zhihao.
Some encounters are a mutual illumination of art and craftsmanship. On this occasion, the Siyutao team visited teapot master Zhu Zhihao and engaged in an in-depth exchange centered on zisha art. Zhu Zhihao is a rare, top-tier artist of formidable skill specializing in contemporary zisha flower ware. Taking clay as his paper and his hands as brushes, he brings pines, bamboo, plum blossoms, cypress, melons and fruits, vines, rocks, and clear springs back to life in clay and fire. Each vessel and each form reveals the charm of nature; every carving and every refinement fully displays his skill and inner character. To him, flower ware is not merely a vessel, but an art that gathers the vitality of heaven and earth into the palm of his hand. We look forward to more future dialogues about zisha and about beauty.
Each teapot is one of a kind in terms of quality and craftsmanship. Even when the same design is used, variations in the making process can create notable price gaps. Whenever Master Zhu completes a new piece, Siyutao Art Gallery holds the exclusive right of first refusal. We carefully select the best pieces for our customers, and only after our choice are the remaining pots released to other vendors. Master Zhu has confirmed that Siyutao is given top priority in the selection.
