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Su+Xianzhong 2018
Su+Xianzhong 2018
Su+Xianzhong 2018
Medium Paper No. 2, 2017
Porcelain, 42H x 37W x 35D cm
Su Xianzhong China b.1968
Born in 1968, Su Xianzhong [蘇献忠] is the fourth generation of the famed ‘Yun Yu Porcelain Studio’,
established by his great grandfather Su Xuejin [蘇學金] circa 1860.
Over the last 30 years, Su has established himself as the most influential artist in the contemporary Dehua
Blanc de Chine style as demonstrated by the Eighteen Lohan, Chinese Opera, Image and Imageless series of
works. In 2015, China Central Television [CCTV] focused on Su Xianzhong in episode two of the Through the
Maritime Silk Road series. He has also appeared in episode six [Dreams] of this series, which is a joint
venture between Shanghai, Guangdong and Quanzhou TV stations.
Su Xianzhong has been awarded various gold and silver medals in national competitions and his work is
collected in museums in Asia and Europe.
He lives and works in Dehua, China.
Career Highlights
1993 – present Su works at the family Yun Yu Porcelain Studio.
1988 – 1993 Su was appointed designer at the Tao Arts and Crafts Porcelain factory, Dehua, Fujian,
China.
1984 ‐1988 Su studied sculpture at Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, Jiangxi, China.
Selected Collections
2016 Image ‐ in the collection of University of Arts and Sciences, Colombo, Sri Lanka
2014 Elegance ‐ in the collection of The Nagele Museum, The Netherlands
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2014 Solo Exhibition in Museum Nagele, Netherlands.
Selected Group Exhibitions
2015 Impressions, Blanc de Chine International exhibition. Taipei, Taiwan
Vessel – Image, Ceramic Art Biennale, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
Contemporary Chinese Ceramic Art, Taipei, Taiwan
2013 Dehua Moments, Xiamen, China.
Asia Modern Ceramic Art, Taipei, Taiwan
2010 Three Kingdoms, China, Japan, Korea, South Korea
2007 Sculpture Dream, 2008 Olympic Theme Park, Beijing, China
2006 Ceramic Art, by invitation of the National Art Museum of China, Beijing, China
Tsinghua University International Ceramics Exchange Exhibition, National Art Museum of China,
Beijing, China
Selected Awards
2016 Awarded Sri Lanka highest accolade, "The Auspicious Award"
2014 Awarded Gold Medal for "He Xiao" in the 4th Earth Ceramics Works Competition
Awarded Gold Medal for "Peace and Fulfilment" in the China Arts and Crafts Competition "Guoyi
Cup"
2010 Awarded Gold Medal for " Alternative Water Margin" in the Ninth National Ceramic Art Innovation
Competition
Awarded the Honorary Title "Chinese Ceramic Art Master " by the China Light Industry Federation
and the China Ceramic Industry Association, China
2009 Awarded Silver medal for "Jiangnan Silk and Bamboo" National Ceramic Art Design TV "Min Long
Cup" Competition
"Jiangnan Silk and bamboo" named China Folk Art Treasure in the 2nd Chinese Folk Art Culture
Festival
2007 Awarded Honorary Title of "Master of Arts and Crafts in Fujian Province” by People's Government of
Fujian Province, China
2006 Awarded Silver Medal for "Listen", 8th National Ceramic Art Innovation Competition
2005 Awarded Gold Medal for "Chinese Opera", 2nd China Ceramic Product Design Competition
2004 Awarded Gold Medal for "Contemplation", Chinese Folk Sculpture, Ceramics, Paper Cut Competition
2002 Awarded Gold Medal for “Strategy", 5th Chinese Folk Arts and crafts Expo
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