Tu
Guosheng

"Porcelain is the solid form of water, the frozen soul of fire."

Biography ↓

Tu Guosheng stands as a titan in the world of contemporary Chinese ceramics. As a Senior Arts & Crafts Artist and a recognized Master of Ceramic Art, his career is a testament to the enduring power of Jingdezhen's millennia-old traditions fused with modern artistic sensibilities.

Born in 1959 in Nanchang, Jiangxi, Tu graduated from the Ceramic Fine Arts Department of the prestigious Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute in 1983. He has spent decades refining a style that is uniquely his own, balancing technical mastery with profound emotional expression.

"My brushwork captures the desolate beauty of winter mountains—cold yet full of life."

While proficient in various techniques, he is most renowned for his "Snow Scenery" (雪景) series in Blue and White (Qinghua) and Pastel (Fencai). His brushwork captures the desolate beauty of winter mountains—cold yet full of life, vast yet intimately detailed.

His works are not merely decorative vessels but carriers of literati culture, often evoking the poetic solitude found in traditional Chinese ink wash paintings. Today, his pieces are collected by major museums and discerning private collectors worldwide, serving as a bridge between ancient heritage and contemporary art.

Artistic Milestones

1959

The Beginning

Born in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, embarking on a lifelong journey with art.

1983

Academic Foundation

Graduated from the prestigious Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute (Ceramic Fine Arts Department), laying the theoretical and technical groundwork for his masterworks.

1990s

Defining the "Snow Scenery"

Developed his signature style of Blue & White and Fencai snow landscapes, earning recognition for capturing the "Soul of Ice and Snow" on porcelain.

2000s

National Recognition

Awarded the title of "Senior Arts & Crafts Artist" and became a member of the China Artists Association (Jiangxi Branch) and the China Arts and Crafts Association.

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