Xu Guoqing

About the Artist: Artisan of Color and Fire

Crystalline Beauty, Born of Flame

This artist’s work redefines the expressive limits of traditional Jianzhan, fusing ancient techniques with a daring, color-rich vision. Their glazes shimmer with metallic purples, iridescent blues, and vibrant reds — transforming the interior of each cup into a living, reactive canvas.

Signature Styles

  • Distinctive crystal clusters — often violet, blue, or silver
  • Galaxy-like patterns that shift under light
  • Micro-bubble textures and dynamic radial streaks
  • Artistic titles like “Deep Sea”, “Red Sun”, and “Awakening” reflecting glaze mood

Philosophy & Process

The artist captures the fleeting beauty of transformation. Each piece is created using high-iron clay and natural mineral glazes, then fired in a high-temperature kiln where time, heat, and chemistry shape the final result. The spontaneous formation of crystals makes each bowl a one-of-a-kind visual event.

Not Just Function — Emotion

Beyond their utility in tea culture, these cups speak in color and texture. They are emotional vessels — meditative, ethereal, and inspired by the natural world. Each is a reflection of the artist’s inner landscape and mastery of glaze behavior.

Gallery Series

This collection features 16 works ranging from deep sapphire bowls to dreamlike purples and golden-lavender crystal patterns. Whether viewed up close or held in hand, they pulse with a quiet intensity that defines this artist’s unmistakable voice.