JinTian
Wu

Wu Jin-Tian, born in 1974 in Quanzhou, China, is an artist, poet, and art critic. After achieving success in business in Shanghai during his youth, he immigrated to Germany. In 2009, upon returning to his homeland, he founded “Yueji Kiln International Contemporary Ceramic Art Center” which propelled the innovative evolution of local culture in the townships of China. Despite not having received formal training in the arts, Wu Jin-Tian harnessed his talent and perseverance to pioneer a unique style of art characterized by its distinctive flair and high recognition. In early 2024, he founded “The Jianshan School,” marking a pioneering endeavor in the realm of Chinese abstract naturalistic painting. His artistic works spans various mediums, including oil on canvas, contemporary ink and calligraphy, as well as modern ceramic art.

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Exhibitions

 September 2010: Solo Exhibition – “Out of Nothing” Contemporary Abstract Ink Art by Wu Jin-Tian. Featured at the 14th Shanghai Art Fair in Shanghai, China. May 2013: Duo Exhibition – “Ink Charm” Contemporary Ink Painting and Calligraphy Art by Wu Jin-Tian. Held at the Wan Weisheng Stamp Art Museum in Quanzhou, China.October 2019: Group Exhibition - “Wandering Soul,” ceramic artwork, exhibited at the Third Shanghai International Woodfired Ceramics Festival. Held at the Art Museum of Shanghai Institute of Visual Arts in Shanghai, China.
November 2021: Group Exhibition - “Changkong Bowl” ceramic artwork displayed at the Fourth Shanghai International Woodfired Ceramics Festival. Hosted at the Shanghai Qingkong Renju Art Museum in Shanghai, China.December 2021: Group Exhibition - “Changkong Bowl” ceramic artwork showcased at the 10th Hangzhou Thousand Cups Exhibition. Hosted at the Hangzhou Creative Design Center in Hangzhou, China.January 2023: Group Exhibition - “Mossy Green” ceramic artwork featured at the “A Colorful Exploration of Ceramics” Baoku Ceramic Art Exhibition. Held at the Baoku Art Center, 37th Floor, Shanghai Tower, in Shanghai, China.August 2024: Group Exhibition – “A Tribute to Marco Polo” oil painting artwork exhibited at the “Marco Polo 700 Years of Contemporary Art Exhibition”. Held at the Ulisse Gallery in Rome, Italy.October 2024: Solo Exhibition – Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting Art by Wu Jin-Tian. Featured at the 2024 Art Amoy International Art Fair in Xiamen, China.

Awards

April 2017: “Hermit,” a ceramic artwork was shortlisted for the 11th International Ceramics Competition in Mino, Japan.
 October 2019: The ceramic artwork, “Wandering Soul,” was nominated for the Third Shanghai International Woodfired Ceramics Festival in 2019, and was honored with the Craftsmanship Inheritance Award.February 2024: Hired as a consultant for the Second Council of the Quanzhou Literary Critics Association.

 Art Projects

May 2009: Founder - Established the “Yueji Kiln International Contemporary Ceramic Art Center” in Dehua, renowned as the porcelain capital of China.October 2009: Chief Planner - Served as the Chief Planner for the “Yueji Kiln International Contemporary Woodfired Ceramics Symposium” held in Dehua, the porcelain capital of China.May 2010: Chief Curator - Assumed the role of Chief Curator for “the Night of Yueji Kiln - Dutch Ceramic Artist Tineke Teapot Art Exhibition” held at the Pudi Boutique Hotel in Shanghai, China.August 2010: Organizer - Organized and led the “Yueji Kiln International Academy of Fine Arts Summer Camp for Teachers and Students” in Dehua.June 2017: Planner – Facilitated the planning of “Yueji Kiln Cultural and Creative Park”. Wu Jin-Tian granted permission to the government to use the Yueji Kiln brand. Through the integration of cultural and artistic theories, he successfully facilitated the innovative development of local culture , promoting an investment project worth 1 billion yuan in Dehua.January 2024: Registered the “Wu Jin-Tian” oil painting pigment trademark. Conduct in-depth research and application of painting materials.February 2024: Founder - Established “The Jianshan School”, and embarked on practicing Chinese abstract naturalism painting in China.