He Daohong

10 Tháng 7, 2025

He Daohong

Titles & Honors:

Chinese Master of Ceramic Arts (2003, Inaugural Class)
Senior Industrial Art Designer
Member of the Chinese Society of Arts and Crafts
Advisor to the Jiangsu Ceramic Art Committee
Judge for the 2nd Chinese
Ceramic Art Masters Awards
Recipient of the "Special Heritage Award of Top Ten Contemporary Kilns"
Lifetime Achievement Award in Chinese Ceramic Art, Design, and Education

Biography:

Born in January 1943 in Dingshu Town, Yixing, Jiangsu, He Daohong began his artistic journey under the tutelage of legendary purple clay masters Wang Yinchun and Pei Shimin. Later, he furthered his studies at the Central Academy of Arts and Crafts, refining a career spanning over five decades. His distinctive "He-Style" has left an indelible mark on the world of Zisha (purple clay) art.

Renowned for his fully handcrafted techniques and profound artistic mastery, He’s works are regarded as pinnacle achievements in contemporary Zisha craftsmanship, often commanding record-breaking prices. His portfolio encompasses:

Iconic motifs: Pine, bamboo, plum, and peach designs.
Classic forms: "Smooth-surface" (Guangsu), "Geometric" (Fanghuo), and "Ribbed" (Jinwen) styles.

The "He-Style" is celebrated for its bold, vigorous aesthetic, blending spiritual depth, dynamic energy, and artistic wit. This unique approach has garnered acclaim among collectors in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia.

Notable Achievements:

Works collected by Central Academy of Arts and Crafts, the Palace Museum, and Ziguang Pavilion of Zhongnanhai (China’s leadership compound).
Pieces designated as national gifts for foreign dignitaries.
2 National First Prizes and 6 Gold Medals in state-level ceramic art competitions.
Exhibitions and academic exchanges across Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
Published scholarly articles in specialized art journals.
Released the personal anthology 《珍壶藻鉴》 ("Treasure of Zisha Art") in January 2000.