Yufeng Wang
About Yufeng Wang (Jingdezhen, China)
Short Bio
Wang Yufeng founded Nánjiāo Studio in 2011 to explore ceramics that reflect nature’s healing power. With over a decade of dedication to soda firing, his works radiate rustic elegance—fine porcelain forms painted by fire and earth. Each piece is a quiet conversation between artist, kiln, and nature.
I first encountered Wang Yufeng’s work at a small exhibition in central Jingdezhen in spring 2019. A single tea cup caught my attention—and held it. The elegance of his soda-fired finish contrasted with the simplicity of form, and I knew I needed to see more.
Wang invited me to visit his studio the next day. Though short on time, I made the detour. Passing university gates into an old industrial brick building on the outskirts of town, I stepped into Nánjiāo Studio and knew immediately: this was the teaware I’d been looking for.
Fine porcelain meets nature's palette—sunsets, moss, stone, rain. Each piece is shaped not only by hand, but also by flame and soda vapors. The result is vibrant, unpredictable, and deeply personal. Since that visit, Wang’s teaware has become a daily companion in my own practice.
This exclusive release—commissioned by UNEARTHED—features around 50 pieces by Wang Yufeng. Each is one of a kind, shaped by chance and intention alike.
“Let people feel the existence of nature through tea ware. Let them be healed by natural matter.”
— Wang Yufeng 王驭锋
Soda-firing (苏打烧): At high temperatures, baking soda transforms into vapor, reacting with the iron-rich porcelain clay to create a natural glaze. The result is a tactile, varied surface with no two pieces alike. The process demands deep kiln knowledge, as subtle shifts in temperature and atmosphere change everything.
Wang’s studio is built around this technique. Unlike conventional glazing, the kiln and its flames participate in the final look of each object. Colors emerge organically: warm rust, olive greens, smoky purples. This makes each piece unique, yet unmistakably Nánjiāo.
These soda-fired gaiwans, cups, and pitchers are ideal companions for any type of tea. The fine porcelain lends elegance, while the glaze adds personality and tactility to your daily practice.
The current release includes a limited selection of Wang Yufeng's latest pieces. Each comes carefully packed and includes a profile card about the artist and technique.
Our gallery, studio, and tea space are a hub for experiencing and sharing the art of ceramics and tea.
Similar to the concept of “Utsuwa-galleries” in Japan, we are holding monthly exhibitions of unique ceramicists from Japan, China and Europe.
We also regularly hosting Workshops and Tea Experiences.