About Chen Ke
Chen Ke, born in Shuiji Town, Jianyang District of Nanping, Fujian Province, is a dedicated ceramic artist and an officially recognized provincial-level inheritor of intangible cultural heritage. A graduate of Jingdezhen Ceramic University, Chen Ke has spent over 15 years honing his skills in ceramic firing under the guidance of master artisans.
Driven by a deep passion for traditional ceramics and a strong desire to revive ancient Jian Zhan firing techniques, Chen Ke has conducted thousands of trials to develop his own signature glaze style. His persistence and innovation have earned him widespread recognition within the industry and among collectors of Jian Zhan.
Awards and Recognition:
- 2015.11 – Silver Award, “Zhong Yi Cup” at the 4th China (Dalian) International Cultural Industry Expo
- 2016.03 – Awarded at the 14th National Arts, Tourism, and Gifts Expo
- 2017.09 – Gold Award, China Art and Craft Expo for “Refined Craftsmanship” Series
- 2017.10 – Winning Piece Jianwu Spot (Lan Zhi) at the Jingdezhen International Ceramic Expo, named one of the “Top Ten Jian Zhan Masterpieces”
- 2017.12 – “Fujian Craft Inheritance Award” and Silver Award at the 2nd China (Anxi) Home Craft Culture Expo; also received the “Most Popular with Consumers” Award
- 2020.12 – Work selected for permanent collection at the China Minnan-Taiwan Kinship Museum
- 2021.01 – Became a council member of the Jian Kiln Jian Zhan Association
- 2021.04 – Works “Jingtai Miaoti” and “Pure Lotus” received double Excellence Awards at the Minyi Cup
- 2021.10 – Gold Award at the 10th Earth Award: China Ceramic Innovation & Design Competition
- 2021.10 – “Evening Glow” won Gold at the 4th Fujian “Minyi Cup” Ceramic Creative Design Competition
- 2022.01 – Earned the title of Level-2 Ceramic Technician (National Light Industry Certification)
Chen Ke continues to innovate while honoring tradition, striving to create pieces that bridge the ancient and the modern with artistic integrity and technical excellence.
