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Jin Hongyang's Artistic Journey 🌟

Jin Hongyang, born in 2003, is the principal manager of Yujian Celadon Co., Ltd. She studied at the Celadon and Sword Design Technician Institute (2018) and Zhejiang Electromechanical Vocational Technical University (2021), graduating in 2023 with a product design degree. Her grandfather, Jin Pin, an heir of Longyao kilns, inspired her lifelong dedication to traditional celadon-making techniques.

Masterful Training 🏭

Since age 15, Jin trained rigorously under master potters and kiln experts. She mastered Longquan celadon production, including mountain clay selection, manual wheel-throwing, glaze mixing, kiln reconstruction, pit-loading, ceremonial firing, and traditional wood-fired dragon kilns. Her passion and fidelity to the craft are evident in every piece.

Economic Revitalization 🏡

In 2015, Jin joined her father, Jin Chaojun, in integrating homestay tourism, kilns, cultural study programs, and dining into a village-led economic revitalization model in Baoxi. Their model became a self-sustaining ecosystem, leveraging craft heritage for community prosperity. Jin's work is featured in major media outlets worldwide.

Media Recognition 📺

Jin's celadon craftsmanship has been featured by major media outlets, including CCTV’s Ceramic Journey, Happy Chinese, Taiwan’s China Journey, Bring Kids to See the World, as well as Korean TV and Zhejiang Satellite TV’s Master Craftsmen. Her kiln’s plum green-glazed works are collected by experts and esteemed clientele globally.

Business and Community Impact 🏠

Upon returning home, Jin launched her business, receiving coverage from CCTV, Zhejiang TV, Xinhua News Agency, and other prestigious media. She delivered entrepreneurship talks at her university and taught wheel-throwing and sculpture to foreign artists at Longquan’s Tao Xi Chuan art park. Jin organizes dragon kiln opening ceremonies annually.

Awards and Recognition 🏆

In 2022, "Summer Lotus" featured at the Zhejiang Celadon Global Tour exhibition in Cairo, Egypt. "Pure Dust" won Bronze at the 12th China Ceramic Art Exhibition. "Summer Lotus" was acquired by the China Cultural Center in Cairo. Jin was appointed Youth Talent Ambassador by the Longquan Municipal Committee and named Zhejiang Provincial Outstanding Graduate & top work award at Zhejiang Electromechanical University.

Cross-Border E-commerce Success 🌍

Jin Hongyang now achieves sales of approximately US $50,000 per livestream, making overseas sales a major channel for her studio. Her enterprise provides jobs for elderly and disabled residents and hires local university graduates, promoting equitable community development. Jin organizes dragon kiln opening ceremonies annually, inviting tea enthusiasts, collectors, and distributors both domestically and abroad to celebrate traditional celadon and increase international visibility.

Future Innovations 🚀

Jin Hongyang continues to innovate and expand awareness of Longquan celadon culture. Through cross-border e-commerce, she now achieves sales of approximately US $50,000 per livestream—making overseas sales a major channel for her studio. Jin participated in Jiangxi TV’s Chinese Ceramics Gala hosted by Yang Lan, producing a perfect sphere for a Kazakh ophthalmologist named Mr. Bilek. Titled "Vision," the work was selected through rigorous evaluation and presented as a Chinese national gift.