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Wu Jun: The Master of Longquan Celadon

✨ Name: Wu Jun (courtesy name: Chengyuan)
Born in 1987 in Badou Town, Longquan City, Zhejiang Province, Wu Jun hails from a renowned celadon-making family. His upbringing in Shangyang exposed him to the artistic ambiance of celadon-making since childhood. This early exposure laid the foundation for his future career.

Apprenticeship and Education

📚 In 2006, Wu Jun apprenticed under Li Zhiming, grandson of Li Huaide, a celebrated celadon master. He received traditional training in glaze formulas and forming techniques. Wu Jun graduated from Jingdezhen Ceramic University, majoring in Ceramic Art and Design. His formal education and apprenticeship provided a solid foundation in celadon craftsmanship.

Achievements and Recognition

🏆 Recognized as a Master of Arts and Crafts of Lishui City and a representative inheritor of intangible cultural heritage in Longquan City. Wu Jun is a member of the Zhejiang Federation of Literary and Art Circles’ "New Heights in Visual Arts" initiative and the China Folk Artists Association. He won the Gold Prize at the 2nd China (Shenzhen) International Tea Ware Design Competition in 2017.

Publications and Exhibitions

📝 Wu Jun authored papers on the formal language of Longquan Celadon in contemporary contexts. He organized ceramic culture exchange exhibitions in Seoul, South Korea, and Madrid, Spain. His work "Ge" was acquired by the Zhejiang Provincial Museum, and a "String-Pattern Plum Vase" was collected by the Hangzhou West Lake State Guest House.

Personal Interests and Advocacy

📚 Wu Jun is a lifelong learner with a deep appreciation for classical literature and proficient in the four arts: zither, Go, calligraphy, and painting. He advocates for the integration of cultural heritage and contemporary innovation through his artistic upbringing. Wu Jun combines traditional skills with contemporary creativity, making him a dynamic figure in the contemporary Longquan celadon scene.