Author: Chen Cheng

Rank: National-level senior industrial artist

Mud material: raw ore purple mud

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[Background of the work]:

The work refers to the most famous work of Fan Dasheng, a famous purple clay artist in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, "Sifang Bamboo Tripod", also known as "Sifang Hidden Corner Bamboo Tripod", which is his original and most representative work. The work is a combination of light goods, bamboo ware and ribbed ware. The body of the pot is square with a circle in the square. The four corners of the pot are hidden corners and are treated with bamboo patterns, making it plump and straight. The pot button on the top of the bridge is designed with an arched cover. The bottom, body, shoulders and cover are connected to form a tower shape, which tests the craftsman's ability to control the shape. The work has a calm atmosphere. It is said that Du Yuesheng, one of the "Three Tycoons of the Shanghai Youth Gang", also loved this pot model and specially took it with him when he went to Hong Kong.

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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.

Some 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.