Ge Jun

Ge Jun

A Chinese ceramic art master from Shanghai who developed in the Yixing ceramic art circle

Honors & Titles

• Master of Chinese Ceramic Art (3rd Edition, 2016)

• Master of Chinese Arts and Crafts (7th Edition, 2018)

• Senior Industrial Art Designer

• Vice Chairman, Jiangsu Ceramic Art Committee

• Director, Yixing Taren Ge Zisha Pottery Art Research Institute

• Master of Chinese Ceramic Design Art

• Adjunct Professor, Jingdezhen Ceramic University

• Director, Zisha Culture Research Center, Chinese Ceramic Culture Institute

Artistic Innovation

For over two decades, Ge Jun has devoted himself to the research, development, and design of Zisha (Purple Clay) pottery, revolutionizing the craft with his pioneering "Color Decoration Technique"—a breakthrough that bridges traditional Zisha art with contemporary aesthetics.

Notable Creations & Commissions

Ge Jun’s works are celebrated for their cultural depth and technical mastery. His iconic pieces include:

• "Bumper Harvest" (五谷丰登) – A Zisha door frame crafted for the Great Hall of the People, Beijing.

• "General’s Teapot" (将军壶) – Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the PLA ranking system.

• "Blessings Across China" (福满神州) – A collaborative masterpiece with 2,008 calligraphers for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

• "Ode to the Sacred Torch Relay" (神州圣火传递颂, 113 styles) – Depicting the Olympic torch’s journey through 113 Chinese cities.

• "Jade Phoenix of Prosperity" (玉凤呈祥) – Designed as Wuxi’s city emblem.

• "Harmony & Auspice" (和合吉祥) – Official gift for the 2nd World Buddhist Forum.

• "Military Soul" (军魂, 2nd General’s Teapot) & "Harmony Series" – Tributes to the PRC’s 60th anniversary.

• State-level Zisha gifts for the 2009 China-ASEAN Expo (for heads of state and ministers).

• Official gift for the 2009 ISSF World Cup Final.

• "Origin of the Dao" (大道之源) – Created for the 13th World Conference on I Ching (2010).

• "Red Flag Rising" (红旗飘飘, 3rd General’s Teapot) – Honoring the 18th CPC National Congress (2012).

Signature Works

• Golden Leopard (金钱豹)

• Han Dynasty Style (汉风)

• Age of Civilization (文明时代)

• General’s Teapot (将军壶)

• Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove (竹林七贤)

Achievements & Legacy

• 33 National Gold Awards

• 330 Patents – Setting industry benchmarks.

• Diplomatic Gifts – Commissioned by the General Administration of Sport of China for international exchanges.

• Prestigious Collections – Housed in the Palace Museum, Military Museum of the Chinese People’s Revolution, National Art Museum of China, Ministry of Culture, Ziguang Pavilion (Zhongnanhai), and private collections of global dignitaries.

• Global Influence – Lectures and exhibitions across 40+ countries in Asia, Africa, the Americas, Europe, and Australia.

Academic Roles

• Graduate Advisor: Shandong University of Arts, Jiangnan University, Jingdezhen Ceramic University.

• Visiting Professor at multiple institutions worldwide.

Featured Works

• Butterfly in Flight (碟飞)

• General’s Teapot (将军壶)

• Thunder God (霹雳神)

• Military Soul (军魂)

• Return of the Rosy Clouds (彩云归)

• Han Dynasty Style I (汉风之一)

• The Wanderer I – Theme Teapot (行者之一)

• Golden Leopard (金钱豹)

• Age of Civilization I (文明时代之一)

• Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove I (竹林七贤之一)