Fan Yongliang
Chinese Master of Ceramic Arts (2016, 3rd Edition)
Senior Industrial Art Designer
Member of Chinese Society of Arts and Crafts
Honorary Director of Jiangsu Ceramic Art Committee
Executive Member of Chinese Zisha Culture Research Association
Born in 1943 in Dingshu Town, Yixing, Jiangsu Province, Fan Yongliang joined the Yixing Zisha Pottery Factory in 1958 and became a disciple of the renowned craft master Jiang Rong. Deeply influenced by his mentor's artistic ethics and style, he inherited Jiang Rong’s exceptional skills and developed a solid foundation in craftsmanship. Specializing in floral-themed works, Fan emphasizes the expression of form, spirit, and vitality, blending traditional aesthetics with modern sensibilities. He is recognized as one of the leading figures in classical floral-style Zisha teaware.
In 1980, he co-founded the Jiangsu Yixing No. 2 Zisha Pottery Factory, serving successively as Production Director, Chief Artisan, and Party Branch Secretary. Since 1986, he has been a judge for technical title evaluations in Yixing and participated in provincial-level new product assessments for Jiangsu’s Light Industry and Ceramic sectors. His representative works include Watermelon Teapot, Frog-Lotus Teapot, and Jade Flat Teapot, many of which have won awards in domestic and international exhibitions. Below are some of his masterpieces:
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Lotus Nine-Piece Tea Set
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Frog and Lotus Leaf Teapot
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Watermelon Teapot
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Heavenly Dragon Teapot
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Zhi Liang Teapot
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Water Chestnut Teapot
