Professional Background
Name: Ye Ming (叶明)
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Han
Birth: February 1984
Place of Origin: Fujian, China
Early Career & Transition to Jian Zhan
Before dedicating himself fully to Jian Zhan, Ye Ming operated a garment factory in Jiangsu Province. In 2016, he closed the factory and returned to Shuiji, Jianyang to focus on traditional Jian ware firing, turning his lifelong exposure to old Jian cups and his love of clay into a full-time profession.
Training & Kiln Experience
2017 – Began firing Jian Zhan in Shuiji, primarily wood-firing oil spot (油滴) works.
2019 – Fired Jian Zhan at Guyi Kiln (古窑), focusing on wood firing.
2021–2023 – Fired at Huangshan kiln site in Jianyang, producing cracked glaze (裂焰釉) works.
2022 – Studied under Master Chen Wen (陈文). Master Chen Wen is a disciple of Chen Dapeng (陈大鹏).
2023 – Established electric kiln and wood kiln facilities at Jianyang Dongqiao Tea Factory (建阳区东桥茶厂).
2023–2026 – Continues wood firing under his own name, Ye Ming.
Association Membership
Ye Ming is a member applicant of the Jianyang District Jian Kiln Jian Ware Association (南平市建阳区建窑建盏协会), reflecting his active participation in the regional Jian ware community.
Ye Ming (叶明) is a master of wood-fired Jianzhan, a revered ceramic tradition rooted in centuries of Chinese artistry. He blends deep knowledge of ancient kiln techniques with a quiet passion for innovation. His pieces are born through elemental conversation — fire, clay, and time — and no two are ever alike.
Every Jianzhan teacup he creates is a reflection of natural balance: intense yet subtle, disciplined yet spontaneous, traditional yet personal.
Ye Ming specializes in:
- Custom orders tailored to collectors and tea lovers
- One-of-a-kind wood-fired finishes with unpredictable metallic patterns
- Teacups that honor Song dynasty heritage while pushing artistic boundaries
Behind his work is a deep belief: that the vessel one drinks from holds just as much spirit as the tea itself. His Jianzhan cups are not only tools for tea but objects of meditation, warmth, and quiet power.
