Chen Guoliang
Title:
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Master of Chinese Ceramic Art (3rd Edition, 2016)
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Senior Craft Artist (Full Professor Level)
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Member of the Chinese Arts & Crafts Society
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Council Member of the Jiangsu Ceramic Art Committee
Biography:
Born in 1954 in Yixing, Jiangsu, Chen Guoliang began his journey in ceramics in 1972 when he joined the Yixing Zisha (Purple Clay) Pottery Factory. Under the mentorship of the renowned master He Daohong, he initially crafted flower pots, vases, and decorative wall plates.
In 1983, he shifted his focus to teapot artistry, marking the beginning of his distinguished career in Zisha teapot design. By 1990, he was appointed Technical Director of the Yixing Zisha Pottery Factory Art Training Center, nurturing the next generation of artisans. Since 1993, he has dedicated himself to innovation and creation at the factory’s research institute.
Featured Work:
"Gongchun Teapot" (A tribute to the legendary originator of Yixing teapots)
