Zhu Kexin, the famous master of purple clay pot making, formerly known as Zhu Kaichang, not only has outstanding achievements in ceramic art, but also is an artist with humility and respect for others. He graduated from the ** Academy of Fine Arts, is a member of the Jiangsu Branch of the Chinese Artists Association, and is a national senior arts and crafts artist. Throughout his artistic career, he has been committed to teaching and mentoring the younger generation of artists, including well-known artists such as Wang Yinxian and Li Bifang.
Zhu Kexin's stage name "Kexin" has far-reaching meanings, meaning "the open-minded, the teacher", and "a glass of water in the mountains can clear the heart of heaven and earth". There is a touching story behind the name. Zhu Kexin had a misunderstanding with his senior brother Wu Yungen when he was young, but through the mediation of his master Cheng Shouzhen, the two finally resolved the conflict. In order to remember this lesson, Chu decided to change her name to "Kexin" to remind herself to always maintain a humble and respectful attitude towards others.
Zhu Kexin is not only an outstanding artist in art, but also a master who is willing to share and learn. He often collaborates with other artists, drawing inspiration from their work. He once learned from Cheng Shouzhen the art of making imitation drums and hanbian pots, and also learned from him how to prepare high-quality purple sand mud. These exchanges and learning experiences have broadened his artistic path.
Overall, Chu Kexin is an outstanding artist and a grandmaster of a generation. His qualities of humility, respect, and love of learning have made him a role model in the art world. His artistic achievements and charisma will continue to inspire future artists as a role model for their pursuit of excellence.