Author: Chen Cheng

Rank: National-level senior industrial artist

Mud material: raw ore purple mud

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[Background of the work]:

This crooked plum pile purple sand set pays tribute to the works of Chen Mingyuan, a famous purple sand master in the Qing Dynasty. The original Existing in the Seattle Museum in the United States, Mr. Chen Cheng is the apprentice of the purple clay master He Daohong. He is the only purple clay craftsman in China who has obtained all the original information. The work can be said to be very realistic.

The set also pays tribute to his master, Mr. He Daohong, a master of arts and crafts. His "Crooked Mouth Plum Pile Set Pot" was sold at the Hanhai Autumn Auction in 2013 for a brilliant result of 12.65 million yuan, which reflects the plum pile. The artistic and cultural value of the pot.

The craftsmanship of the plum pile pot is complicated and time-consuming, which tests the pot-making skills of the purple clay craftsmen. The head of the plum pile is one of the difficulties. The teapot needs to balance the posture of the tree trunk to achieve the harmony of natural beauty. Irregular lids are also a source of difficulty. The failure rate of teapots is very high. Irregular lids must be opened. To ensure that the lid and the body of the pot match and are tight, it is an absolute test of the skills of the craftsman.

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【 The only female disciple of Chinese arts and crafts master He Daohong] - Chen Cheng, female, born in 1952 in Yixing, the capital of pottery. He is a senior arts and crafts artist , a member of the China Arts and Crafts Society, a member of the China Zisha Society, and a member of the China Zisha Industry Society. He has embarked on the journey of purple clay art since 1972. He studied under Gu Daorong, a famous master of purple clay flower ware, and later became a disciple of He Daohong, a master of Chinese arts and crafts.

After being promoted to a national-level craftsman, he still humbly learns from the senior masters of various styles and schools, and is loyal to the tradition of traditional purple sand pottery. Under the wonderful masterpieces and murmuring teachings of the senior masters, the artistic realm has become increasingly mature. The works designed and created are natural in shape and interesting. They refine abstraction in simulation and highlight the charm in simplicity. Therefore, there is "simplicity" in the "flower" of the flowerware works, which is true and interesting; the lines and the proportions of the various parts of the lightware works are just right, visually complying with the laws of aesthetics. Over the past 30 years of continuous pursuit, exploration and innovation, we have always maintained a sincere attitude.

Works such as "Spring Set", "Cold Mountain Bells", "Great Unity", and "Field Fun" have participated in provincial and national arts and crafts exhibitions and won many gold, silver, bronze and other awards. They have been selected by Li Tieying and Fei Xiaotong , Chen Limin and other well-known celebrities and collectors. Although the simulation works are based on realism, they still need to be transformed in Zisha's own unique way, including sculptures and other decorative techniques. Each branch and leaf is like a move in a drama, retaining the self-style and the interaction between the viewers. Resonate harmoniously while retaining Eastern culture has the cultural heritage of honesty, simplicity and moderation.

The works designed and created are natural in shape and interesting, abstract in simulation, and show the charm in simplicity. His representative works include "Spring Set", "Cold Mountain Bells", "Great Unity", "Interest in the Fields", etc.

[Part of the auction records]:

In December 2019, the work "Birthday Celebration Set" was sold at the Shanghai Duoyunxuan Autumn Art Auction. ¥575,000 sold.
In September 2020, the work Chen Cheng ¥48,300 sold.
In September 2020, the work Chen Cheng ¥36,800 sold.