About the Artist: Luo Renrong (罗仁荣)
Luo Renrong (b. 1981) is a nationally recognized ceramic artist and a provincial-level inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage craft of Jianzhan (tea bowl) production. Known for his exceptional skill in blending traditional Song Dynasty techniques with modern aesthetics, Luo’s work embodies elegance, spirit, and mastery of fire and glaze.
He entered the Jianzhan field in 2006, devoting himself to the research of glaze chemistry, form evolution, and kiln transformation. His independent innovations include iconic styles such as Rabbit Hair, Partridge Feather, and Crane Crest glazes. In 2014, he founded his own brand, 盏城堡 (Zhan Cheng Bao), or “Cup Fortress.”
Career Highlights
- Passed China’s national exam for Jianzhan production expertise (2019)
- Certified Senior Technician (Level One) (2021)
- Named Master of Arts and Crafts of Nanping City (2021)
- Appointed representative inheritor for tea bowl production under Fujian’s Intangible Cultural Heritage program (2022)
- Serves as a judge in national ceramic skills competitions
Museum Collections
- 2017: “Silver Oil Spot Cup” — Collected by Xi’an Museum
- 2020: “Black Gold Rabbit Hair Cup” — Collected by Nanping City Museum
- 2021: “Gray Oil Spot Cup” — Collected by Nanping City Museum
Artistic Vision
Rooted in a childhood fascination with Jianzhan, Luo Renrong’s work speaks to both the ancient spirit of Jian kilns and the expressive potential of contemporary glaze art. His cups often carry poetic themes, such as:
- “Tea Leaf Song” – “When the water’s light and the sky is clear, mountain colors glow through soft rain.”
- “Crane Feather” – “Wings high, soaring across the Han sky.”
- “Ash Veil” – “The mist moistens the robe; clouds drift across the desert.”
Through his kiln, Luo continues the legacy of Song Dynasty refinement—each bowl a vessel of silence, strength, and the timeless beauty of fired earth.
