Since the Ming and Qing dynasties, Yixing Purple Sand has been inherited in an orderly manner and has produced talents. It is the generations of technical talents that make Yixing purple sand brilliant and brilliant. Lu Jiejie, Yixing young and middle-aged strength of the purple sand craftsman, Wuxi rural revitalization technician, Jiangsu Ceramic Association member, China Arts and Crafts Society member, born in Dingshu Town pottery family, ancestors created Tao Yuan time-honored brand has been a hundred years, from childhood by the family atmosphere to love purple sand.
After graduating from university, Lu Jiejie followed a number of national masters to systematically learn the making techniques and molding methods of purple sand pots, and then entered the art design major to learn the basic theory of ceramics and the art of art. The careful teaching of the purple sand master plus Lu Jiejie's serious study, from the refining of mud, mud tablets, body shooting, spout handle, pushing the wall scraping bottom and other systems to learn, from a lump of purple sand mud to the finished product type, sitting on a mud stool, quietly learning, seeking novelty in the tradition, practicing solid manual techniques. Over the years, adhere to the exquisite craftsmanship to show to the pot friends, the art is endless, the learning is boundless, and the pot has its own new world, which is the goal pursued by Lu Jiejie.
The understanding of the traditional purple sand pot type is getting deeper and deeper, the purple sand plastic art is more and more devoted to the study, the whole hand molding technique is more perfect, and the new shape design is constantly pursued. Lu Jiejie's purple sand works are beautiful and beautiful, simple and bright, inspired by everything in nature, based on tradition, and strive for innovation, the lines of the works are simple and smooth, the movements are strong in stillness, the artistic imagination is rich, full of charm and thought, and the rich connotation of traditional culture is accumulated. Original works, whether it is materials, artistic creativity, production techniques and decorative performances, all have distinct traditional craftsmanship and traditional cultural characteristics. His works have a high reputation in the purple sand cultural circle and are loved and respected by many collectors.
Some honors:
In 2018, his work "Shou Peach Primrose Kettle" won the Silver Medal of Traditional Crafts at the Macao Cultural and Art Exchange Exhibition between the four regions of the Taiwan Straits
In 2020, his work "Zen Pot" won the Golden Sheep Seat Silver Award for Fine Tea Sets at the Guangzhou International Tea Industry Expo
In 2020, his work "Lying Bamboo Pot" won the bronze medal of the 5th Shenzhen International Tea Ware Original Design Competition of "Dingcheng Cup"
In 2020, his work "Fushou Mantang" was collected by the China Purple Sand Museum
In 2021, his work "Lingyun Pine Pile" was awarded the gold medal by the "Yi kiln Yi color" Yixing Five Golden Flowers Zibo Exhibition
In 2021, his work "Stone Language Kettle" was rated as an excellent work in the theme activity of "Pottery Can Speak, Pay Tribute to 100 Years" in Yixing City
Lu Jiejie Purple Sand's original works appreciation:
"Ji (Elephant) Xiang Ruyi Kettle"
"Pearl (Pig) Round Jade Run"
"Six Square Peace Kettle"
"Flower and Bird Blessing Pro Bafang Pot"
Source: Xinhua Net