by Patrick We are very proud to feature the Nixing Clay Teapots of Li Changquan in our Shop. The Master of the Li Brothers Studio, Li has carried and added to the legacy of his family’s studio. This is a short introduction to this artist’s studio and to his work. Li Brothers in San Francisco, 1915 It was during the Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco in 1915 that the Li Brothers Studio first exhibited its Nixing clay art overseas. The Nixing clay vase won the gold medal for ceramic art, bringing attention to a little-known school of ceramic art known variously as Qinzhou pottery – after the town in Guangxi where it is practiced – and Nixing clay. Although not as well known outside of China, the clay has long been prized by a devoted subset of tea drinkers for its special properties. The Li Brothers studio has continued to produce excellent work from its many masters down through the years, who in turn pass on the knowledge and technique to new generations through the Master – Apprentice relationship that has kept the art alive through periods of serious upheaval. The Seventh Master
Born into a family of Nixing artists in 1942, Li started his apprenticeship in Nixing ceramics at the age of 17. Once he succeeded his teacher, Li became the Master of the Li Brothers Studio, a title he has held for over 50 years. He is the seventh artist to hold this title since the founding of the studio six generations ago. Li’s work, including his wheeling and especially his carvings, have earned the recognition of both artists and experts in the field, and he has seen his work exhibited in galleries in China and abroad. His awards and Exhibits include:
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12/1/2018 08:56:47 pm
I did watch some videos before that show how to make clay teapots. I even watched some movies about this as well. With those videos, I have realized that this is not an easy thing to do. It will require a lot of effort, determination and eagerness to learn the things that an aspiring artist wants to learn. I even want to learn how to make it every time I finish those said movies or videos. I get inspired by the people that are doing their best just to make their crafts the best among the rest.
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Boon Sun
11/1/2019 11:48:40 pm
Can you please feature more on Li ChangQuan teapots with carvings. I wanted to buy one from your website but the available teapots were without carvings
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Patrick
11/2/2019 08:46:10 am
Thanks for your comment! We will be restocking nixing teapots again before the CNY holiday. We will see what carved teapots are available from the studio.
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