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YiZhi | 一之
YiZhi is an independent ceramic artist whose works primarily focus on hand-crafted teaware — teapots made
from wild clay rather than refined porcelain, embodying a natural, unrefined beauty. He creates through traditional
Jingdezhen throwing techniques, yet injects a deeply personal sensibility informed by Japanese aesthetics.
His inspiration comes from earth, time, and the traces of making: each vessel carries the marks of shaping, firing,
and human touch, embracing imperfection as a form of authenticity.
The raw materials for his creations are sourced locally (wild clay around Jingdezhen).
Through using traditional wheel-throwing, then wood-firing (often with firewood and rice-husk ash),
he achieves surfaces of muted tones, natural textures and subtle unpredictability.
Each piece is a dialogue with time, nature, and the clay itself.
His works are characterized by rustic elegance, a meditative calm, and a profound connection to the ritual of tea.
Rather than striving for flawless form, he accepts — and even celebrates — imperfection, letting each teapot carry
its history. His teapots are practical, meant to be used and seasoned — especially with teas like aged Sheng Pu’er
or dark oolongs — not treated as fragile porcelain objects but as living vessels.
YiZhi - Teapot - 01
$330
YiZhi - Teapot - 03
$330
YiZhi - Teapot - 02
$330
YiZhi - Teapot - 03
$330
YiZhi - Teapot - 03
$330
His works are characterized by rustic elegance, a meditative calm, and a profound connection to the ritual of tea.
Rather than striving for flawless form, he accepts — and even celebrates — imperfection, letting each teapot carry
its history. His teapots are practical, meant to be used and seasoned — especially with teas like aged Sheng Pu’er
or dark oolongs — not treated as fragile porcelain objects but as living vessels.
The raw materials for his creations are sourced locally (wild clay around Jingdezhen).
Through using traditional wheel-throwing, then wood-firing (often with firewood and rice-husk ash),
he achieves surfaces of muted tones, natural textures and subtle unpredictability.
Each piece is a dialogue with time, nature, and the clay itself.
YiZhi is an independent ceramic artist whose works primarily focus on hand-crafted teaware — teapots made
from wild clay rather than refined porcelain, embodying a natural, unrefined beauty. He creates through traditional
Jingdezhen throwing techniques, yet injects a deeply personal sensibility informed by Japanese aesthetics.
His inspiration comes from earth, time, and the traces of making: each vessel carries the marks of shaping, firing,
and human touch, embracing imperfection as a form of authenticity.