Huajian
Born in 1964 in Dingshu Town, Yixing, Jiangsu, Huajian began his apprenticeship in 1982 under the renowned master Gu Shaopei, where he received rigorous training in sculpting and craftsmanship. He developed a solid foundation in fully handcrafted ceramic art, excelling particularly in square-based designs while mastering the harmony between angular and rounded forms. His representative works include Mingyuan Square Teapot with Four Feet, Guleng Teapot, and Chuanlu Teapot.
Titles and Honors
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Master of Chinese Arts and Crafts (2022, 8th Edition)
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Senior Craft Artist (Professor-Level)
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Senior Rural Revitalization Technician
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National Model Worker of the Light Industry
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Executive Council Member of the Chinese Ceramic Art Committee
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Vice President of the Jiangsu Ceramic Art Committee
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Academic and Technical Leader in Yixing Zisha Art
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Executive Member of the Jiangsu Provincial Senior Professional Qualification Review Committee for Arts and Crafts
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Guest Professor at Jiangnan University
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Deputy of the Yixing People's Congress
Artistic Journey
Throughout his career, Huajian’s works have continually evolved, showcasing both technical precision and expressive depth. His profound understanding of traditional Zisha masterpieces has allowed him to draw inspiration while infusing his creations with a unique charm. Recent masterpieces like Dabin Hexagonal Teapot and Continuous Ascent Teapot blend classical aesthetics with contemporary sensibilities.
Selected Works
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Guleng
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Square Simplicity
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Square Vessel
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Square Auspiciousness
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Chuanlu
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Mingyuan Square
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Dabin Hexagonal
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First Light
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Continuous Ascent
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Tianshan Rider
