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Wu Jun: A Master of Longquan Celadon

✨ Name and Origin: Wu Jun, courtesy name Chengyuan, born 1987 in Badou Town, Longquan City, Zhejiang. His family has a legacy in Longquan celadon craftsmanship. 🏺

Apprenticeship and Education

📚 In 2006, Wu Jun apprenticed under Li Zhiming, grandson of Li Huaide. He received traditional glaze formulas and forming techniques. He graduated from Jingdezhen Ceramic University, majoring in Ceramic Art and Design. 🎨

Recognition and Achievements

🏆 Recognized as a Master of Arts and Crafts of Lishui City and a representative inheritor of intangible cultural heritage in Longquan City. He won the Gold Prize at the 2nd China (Shenzhen) International Tea Ware Design Competition in 2017. 🏆

Cultural Impact

🌍 Organized ceramic culture exchange exhibitions in Seoul and Madrid. He authored papers on Longquan celadon and integrated cultural heritage with contemporary innovation. 🌍

Personal Skills

📚 A lifelong learner with a deep appreciation for classical literature and proficient in the four arts: zither, Go, calligraphy, and painting. He advocates for cultural integration through his artistic upbringing. 📚