Master Wu Jingen
吴金根
Wu Jingen is a nationally recognized ceramic artist and provincial-level inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage technique of luminous glaze ware (夜光盏). With a lifetime of dedication to traditional kiln techniques, he plays a vital role in preserving and promoting Chinese ceramic culture worldwide.
His honorary titles include:
- National Gift Ceramics Artist (国礼艺术家)
- Ambassador for Chinese Ceramic Culture
- Visiting Professor at the International University of Chinese Calligraphy and Painting
- National Senior Technician & Master of Ceramic Technique
Honors & Recognition
- Member of the Ministry of Culture’s Art Appraisal Committee (2017)
- Awarded “National Ceramic Industry Technical Expert” (2017)
- Recognized as “World’s Best Craftsmanship” by Stephans, Philippines (2018)
- Professor and Cultural Ambassador roles (2018–2021)
- Gold Award for “Luminous Glaze Cup” at the 18th Cultural Expo (2021)
- Titled Jiangxi Province Master Artist (2021)
- Works collected by: Jingdezhen Ceramic Museum, China Science & Technology Museum, Jiangxi Academy of Fine Arts, and others
Artist’s Statement
Learn one art, commit one life, create for a lifetime…
This is the vow of an artist dedicated to passing on the cultural legacy of Chinese ceramics without regret.— Wu Jingen
Every piece reflects tradition… every glaze, a story passed through fire and time.
