Wu Liqun
Senior arts and crafts artist
Senior rural revitalization engineer
Visiting professor at the School of Art and Design, Wuhan University of Science and Technology
Member of the China Arts and Crafts AssociationMember of the China Zisha Culture Research Association
Born in a famous Zisha family in Yixing , the Wu family of ceramics, the first of the Wu family Three generations of descendants. In 1992, he entered the Research Institute of Yixing Zisha Craft Factory No. 5, and in 1994, he entered the Central Academy of Arts and Crafts for further study in ceramic modeling. In 1995, he founded "Shuanghe Ceramics Studio".
’s works have a wide range of themes, solid basic skills, broad creative ideas, rigorous conception, unique creativity, distinctive personality, and great affinity. His works have won various national awards for many times, are often published in various professional publications, and are deeply loved and collected by colleagues in the pot industry. 3 Wu Liqun's work "Purple Pot" is praised as an "innovator" in the industry.
This work won the gold medal at the National Crafts and Gifts Expo.
The gentle breeze and drizzle moisten all things, and the heaven and earth are lush and full of life.
This work is named Shengsheng, which is homophonic to Sheng (chicken), and the shape of the pot is modeled after a newly hatched chick. The clay material from the green section of the mountain is selected, and the body of the pot is full. The cracks in the body of the pot are exactly the feeling of the broken eggshell, which vividly depicts the scene of the chick breaking out of the shell. The bridge-shaped button and gland allow the curved flow to meander out of the pot body. The pot body is square in shape, gradually converging upward and downward, and is tied with a belt in the middle, integrating with the flow and complementing each other.
has fine overall proportions and high-quality clay materials, and vividly depicts the scene of the chick breaking out of the shell. The chick that has just emerged from the eggshell is fresh to everything, and the whole pot expresses a scene of vitality.
Wu Liqun's work Tianji "The Good Fortune Boy".
This work is a set of two pots, which means boys and girls, and the image is lifelike.
selects Longshan bottom trough purple mud and plaster materials, which are pure and smooth in color, simple and elegant, and have very good air permeability.
The ear-shaped handle is very powerful and easy to handle. The curved spout flows out from the body of the pot, the water is discharged smoothly, the water is cut off neatly, and the body of the pot is full. The cover design is perfect, and the buttons of the pot are imitated from the buckles of ancient costumes. One left and one right are cleverly designed, and the details are in place and natural.
Wu Liqun's work "Peace with Elephants".
The elephant has become a very favorite mascot in people's hearts because of its cute, honest and loyal image. In traditional Chinese culture, "elephant" has a homophonic sound with the word "xiang", so it has been given more auspicious meanings. For example, if an elephant carries a treasure vase (flat), it means "peace has an elephant"; if an elephant carries a treasure vase with a halberd (auspicious), it means "peace and auspiciousness".
Taiping Youxiang is one of the representatives of traditional auspicious culture. According to legend, the Buddha came on a white elephant, carrying a vase on its back. The vase was filled with holy water. When the holy water is sprinkled on the world, it will bring auspiciousness and symbolize peace in the world.
This work integrates this idea into the creation, focusing on the shape of the elephant carrying the vase. Its shape is small and delicate, its eyebrows and eyes are expressive, and its appearance is pleasing to the eye.
uses abstract brushstrokes to depict its curled appearance, with big ears covering its face, four legs curled up, and a long trunk swinging from the side of its face. It seems to be playing and playing, and it seems that it is always ready to drink the holy water from the vase. Spread the blessings of auspiciousness and peace to everyone in the world. The simple outline of the Aquarius, which is full of soft curves, integrates with the body of the elephant, showing the understanding of beauty and the pursuit of life, and well conveys the blessing meaning of "peace in the world, good luck and peace".
The combination of lotus petals under the seat invisibly highlights the purity and holiness of this meaning, sublimating the religious spirit, making it more profound and intense.
In addition, the image is like carrying a vase, which looks a little solemn when viewed from a distance, but looks naive when viewed up close, which makes people fall in love with it, just like if a gentleman has great virtues, people will love him.
Another example is "If the state owns the elephant, the world will be peaceful; if the family has the elephant, it will be auspicious and safe", which shows the extraordinary magnanimity of a gentleman who can help the world, symbolizing people's spirit of hard work, courage to pioneer and innovate, positive attitude towards life, and innovative spirit. Work philosophy, and the fighting spirit of never giving up.
Wu Liqun's work "Aspiring to the Crown".
"Ask the boundless earth, who is in charge of the ups and downs. Point out the country, inspire the words, and the dust will be like the filth of thousands of households." The chairman marched bravely and aspired to the world, showing the majestic spirit of "If I don't speak first when spring comes, no insect will dare to speak." Without a great mind, how can one settle down in the world? The shape of this pot is simple and heavy, majestic and majestic, symbolizing the style of a king. It seems that there is a heroic figure competing in the Central Plains. The colorful decorations on the body of the pot surround the high mountain peaks, like wise counselors and brave generals assisting the wise king and the holy master. The king and his ministers complement each other and achieve an enlightened and prosperous age.
"Jade Belt Pot" by Wu Liqun. The work is simple and elegant, with exquisite craftsmanship, steady and simple. The waistline of this work uses anthropomorphic techniques to express the softness of the female waist. In addition to reflecting the physical beauty of women, the waist also has characteristics such as elegance, softness, liveliness, and smoothness, giving people a sense of vitality. The curve at the waist of this pot makes the pot full and round, timeless and durable. In addition, the setting of the waist line divides the space well, which makes this pot more comfortable visually and also makes the large round vessel full of agility.
The body of the pot is round and full, the momentum is relaxed and relaxed, the pot belly is round and arched with tension, and the mouth and cover of the main and sub-bus lines are matched, showing an honest and simple charm; the pot button is designed in the shape of a belt, which is integrated into the whole. The spout is designed as a curved spout, short but twisty and graceful. The spout rises slightly and dances happily on the side of the pot body, which is smart and interesting. The handle of the pot resembles a beauty akimbo, echoing the theme.
