The Hangzhou International Jewelry and Jade Exhibition will be held from November 21 to 24 at the Zhejiang World Trade International Exhibition Center.
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2014-11-20
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The 16th China Hangzhou West Lake International Expo Project— Hangzhou International Jewelry and Jade Exhibition Will be November 21 to 24 At Zhejiang World Trade International Exhibition Center Make a dazzling debut! During the exhibition, numerous specialized seminars on jade—led by experts—will be held, allowing visitors to jointly appreciate the beauty of jade and jade carvings, as well as gain insights into the art of identifying and collecting mineral crystals.
In addition, this year’s exhibition will feature a special “Masters’ Showcase,” headlined by an exceptional lineup of national-level master artisans—including Zhou Jinfu, Weng Zhuhong, Shao Chengxin, Chen Guanjun, and Lin Guang—as well as a team of seasoned and emerging Zhejiang Province jade carving masters, including Li Yingfeng, Yang Weiyong, Zhang Guoqiang, Huang Xuefeng, Huang Yucheng, Wu Bin, and Lin Zuliang. Together, these masters will present exquisite masterpieces that epitomize the current highest standards in jade carving, delighting and rewarding visitors. (Ranking is not in any particular order)
Zhou Jinfu
Chinese Master of Arts and Crafts
Chinese jade carving master
Member of the 7th CPPCC Committee of Qingtian County; Member of the Standing Committee of the 8th and 9th CPPCC Committees of Qingtian County.
Vice Director of the Institute of Arts and Crafts, Museum of Literature and History of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
Dedicated to creating works in fields such as flowers, landscapes, and animals, he has produced a wealth of outstanding pieces over the past several decades. Among these, dozens of his stone sculptures are now housed in the Li Ka Shing Library at the Singapore Management University.
Weng Zhuhong
Chinese jade carving master
Director of the China Jewelry and Jade Ornament Industry Association
Executive Director of the Zhejiang Jewelry, Jade and Ornament Industry Association
Executive Deputy Director of the Master Work Committee
In 2004, I founded the “Bodhi. Heart Crystal” jade-carving studio, specializing in the creation of Buddhist art using natural crystal. We are committed to seamlessly integrating the vibrant energy of crystal with the solemnity and sacredness of Buddhism. Over the years, our works have repeatedly won gold and silver awards at national-level competitions such as the Tian Gong Award, the Bai Hua Award, and the West China Expo.
Shao Chengxin
Chinese jade carving master
Master of Arts and Crafts of Zhejiang Province
Lin'an City Folk and Ethnic Artists
Master of Chinese Jade Carving Art
Vice President of the Jade Carving Professional Committee of the China Arts and Crafts Society
He founded the Changhua Arts and Crafts Stone Carving Factory in Lin'an City and has trained and taught more than 40 apprentices, making every effort to preserve and promote the art of chicken-blood stone carving. Participate in national art fairs and join forces with stone-carving exhibitors and artists to explore the promotion, development, and preservation of stone-carving art. In recent years, his students have also distinguished themselves in stone-carving exhibitions at the national, provincial, and municipal levels, repeatedly winning prestigious awards.
Chen Guanjun
Chinese jade carving master
Master of Arts and Crafts of Suzhou City
Vice Chairman of the Jade Carving Professional Committee of the Suzhou Arts and Crafts Industry Association
Unit Member of the Zhejiang Province Jewelry, Gemstone, and Ornament Industry Association
Having been engaged in jade carving for over 20 years, his refreshing series of works has received unanimous recognition and enthusiastic acclaim from both the industry and the collecting world.
Lin Guang
Chinese jade carving master
Master of Jade Carving from Zhejiang Province
Senior Arts and Crafts Master
Master of Arts and Crafts of Suzhou City
Vice President of the Suzhou Jade and Stone Carving Industry Association
After more than two decades of refinement and accumulation, his works have developed a highly distinctive personal style and have repeatedly won awards in professional exhibitions at all levels and in various categories.
Huang Xuefeng
Master of Jade Carving from Zhejiang Province
Craft Artist
The works “A Thousand Generations,” “Night Mooring at Maple Bridge,” and “Ten-Thousand-Li Majestic Passes” respectively won the Gold Award at the Liangzhu Cup Fine Jade Carving Exhibition in 2011, 2012, and 2013. The work “Prosperous Times, Bountiful Harvest” received the Silver Award at the 2014 Liangzhu Cup Fine Jade Carving Exhibition. “Morning Scenery at Elephant Trunk Hill” was awarded the Best Craftsmanship Prize at the 2014 Liangzhu Cup Fine Jade Carving Exhibition.
Huang Yu Cheng
Master of Jade Carving from Zhejiang Province
Chinese Young Jade Carving Artist
The artist excels in creating intricate carvings featuring flowers, birds, beasts, and marine creatures. The works are grand and majestic, open-minded and elegant, and defy conventional styles—blending tradition with modernity seamlessly.
Li Yingfeng
Master of Jade Carving from Zhejiang Province
Founder of Jinhua Yingfeng Sculpture Studio
Works such as “Guardians (Series)” and “Tao Tie Divine Beast,” crafted from yellow wax stone and southern red jasper, have repeatedly won various awards at events including the “Liangzhu Cup,” the China (Hangzhou) Fine Arts and Crafts Expo, and the Yangzhou “Yu Yuan Cup.”
Lin Zuliang
Master of Jade and Stone Carving in Zhejiang Province, Arts and Crafts Artist
Founder of Lin Zuliang Stone Sculpture Studio
Specializing in the creation of floral and bird-themed works in the Qingtian style, I employ the technique of openwork carving. My piece titled "Hometown," crafted from Changhua cinnabar-dotted stone, is the result of careful deliberation and meticulous refinement. By skillfully leveraging the striking color contrasts of the cinnabar-dotted stone, I have vividly captured breathtaking landscapes and portrayed characters with diverse and lifelike forms.