ARTISTS & KILNS
Xia Xiao 肖筱
Zhili Studio 制丽 · Jian Zhan artist · Jianyang, Fujian
Quick Facts
Xia Xiao 肖筱
Zhili 制丽
Jianyang, Fujian, China
Jian Zhan · Contemporary tea ceramics
About the artist
Xia Xiao (肖筱) is a ceramic artist from Jianyang, Fujian, and the founder of Zhili Studio (制丽). Her work brings traditional Jian Zhan glaze effects into a contemporary artistic setting, drawing on the tea-bowl tradition associated with the Song dynasty.
Her pieces explore the movement, texture, and color of ceramic glazes. The FSOC collection includes cups described as hare’s fur, micro flowers, red and orange partridge patterns, dotted glazes, and flowing glaze on straw-hat forms.
Studio and artistic character
Working under the Zhili name in Jianyang, Xia Xiao combines an interest in Song-style tea ware with experimentation in glaze and form. Her cups range from fine streaked surfaces to spotted patterns and flowing glaze effects, giving the collection a varied visual character.
Recognition and named works
- Top Ten Emerging Jian Zhan Artists (十佳新秀).
- Gold Prize: “Radiant Light Overflowing” (霞光溢彩), China (Dalian) Cultural Expo.
- Excellence Award: Second Fujian “Master Artisan Award” Exhibition.
- Outstanding Design Award: “Floating Waves” (浮雕波涟), Min Arts Cup.
- Excellence Award: “Phoenix Fire” (火凤凰茶盏), Haixi Ceramic Boutique Expo.
Museum collections
Her work is held in the Nanping City Museum and the Fujian Provincial Arts & Crafts Museum.
Marks and signatures
The studio mark is 制丽, rendered here as Zhili. Xia Xiao’s work is associated with her personal seal and studio branding, with accompanying certificates identifying the artist and the piece.
Xia Xiao · Zhili Gallery
Explore the cups shared in our Xia Xiao and Zhili gallery.
