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Li Renzhong

Artist's Work

《雀跃花间传佳音》,高52cm

    Artist Biography

    Li Renzhong, male, born in 1937, from Liling, Hunan, master of Chinese ceramic art and senior craftsman. Former deputy chief engineer of Liling Qunli Porcelain Factory, director of Hunan Ceramic Artists Association, chairman of Liling Artists Association. Engaged in ceramic art design, creation and technical management. His works are characterized by emphasis on subject matter, national characteristics, traditional Chinese painting techniques combined with underglaze characteristic craftsmanship, and they are thoroughly used on ceramics.

    He started to learn art in 1951 and worked in Qunli Porcelain Factory. He was the deputy chief engineer of Qunli Porcelain Factory.

    Since 1972, he has successively worked in the design of Tiananmen Square, the Great Hall of the People, and Zhongnanhai Ceramics.

    In 1974, he designed the rose flower thin bowl and tea set for Chairman Mao Zedong. In 1985, he was dispatched by the Ministry of Light Industry to provide technical assistance for one year as a ceramic art expert.

    In 1989, he was awarded the title of "Excellent Ceramic Art Worker" by Hunan Provincial Department of Light Industry and Provincial Ceramic Association.

    In 1991, invited by the Japanese government, went to Japan to participate in art exhibitions and art performances.

    He has participated in the design and painting of porcelain for the chairman, porcelain for the Great Hall of the People, porcelain for Zhongnanhai, and porcelain for national gifts. Most of his works are collected by ceramic halls and private collectors.

    In 1992, he was invited by Mizunami City, Japan to participate in joint performances in Japan and was well received.

    In 1998, he won the creation award of Jingdezhen "International Ceramics Selection Competition", and his works were collected by Beijing National Culture Palace and Guangdong Museum.

    In 2007, China Central Television (CCTV4) was filming "National Treasure Archive"-"Four Seasons Flower Porcelain Bowl", with Mr. Li Renzhong as the artistic director, and as the artistic director in the 20-episode TV series "Hongguan Kiln" filmed by CCTV 1.