Zhou Hongjie, male, was born in Dehua—the “World Capital of Ceramics.” He holds a series of prestigious titles: Renowned Chinese Ceramic Artist, Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor of Chinese Ceramic Art, Master of Contemporary Chinese Arts and Crafts, Senior Master of Arts and Crafts, and Member of the China Ceramic Art and Culture Development Center. He is also the founder and artistic director of Huangjie Zao wu (Huangjie Creation) and its affiliated brand “Huang·Golden Cup” (Huang Jin Zhan).
Rooted in Dehua’s Ceramic Legacy: A Lifelong Passion for Ceramics
Growing up in Dehua—a city with a thousand-year history of ceramic craftsmanship—Zhou Hongjie was deeply immersed in its rich ceramic culture from an early age. Influenced by this environment, he developed a profound interest in Dehua ceramics and a love for ceramic-making and firing techniques.
After graduation, he embarked on a career in ceramic creation. Over more than a decade of learning and practice, he mastered every key link of the ceramic process with exceptional skill: selecting and blending clay materials, designing vessel shapes, hand-throwing (wheel-throwing), formulating glazes, and firing techniques. This solid technical foundation laid the groundwork for his later innovations.
Innovation in Craft: Merging Porcelain with Gilding Techniques
Zhou Hongjie is known for his bold exploration and innovative spirit. He pioneered the integration of porcelain and gilding craftsmanship—a fusion that brings modern aesthetics into dialogue with classical craft elements, creating a striking visual impact. By combining unique vessel shapes with gilding techniques, he achieved a perfect balance of aesthetic appeal and cultural depth, enriching the cultural connotation of his works beyond traditional ceramic art.
Founding Brands and Garnering Prestigious Honors
In 2014, Zhou Hongjie founded Huangjie Zao wu (Huangjie Creation) and launched its flagship brand “Huang·Golden Cup” (Huang Jin Zhan), assuming the role of artistic director. Through years of dedicated creation, he has developed a series of gilded tea cup masterpieces. These works are celebrated for their diverse vessel shapes and innovative designs, winning widespread acclaim from customers and collectors alike.
His artistic excellence has been recognized with numerous top awards. In 2021, two of his representative works—Golden Cup Inscribed with Heart Sutra in Lacquer (Da Qi Xin Jing Jin Zhan) and Golden Cup with Dragon and Phoenix Motifs (Long Feng Jin Zhan)—won the Gold Award at the Beijing Exhibition of Works by Renowned Chinese Ceramic Artists, solidifying his status as a leading figure in contemporary Chinese ceramic art.