Master Aixin Zheng
Aixin Zheng: A Pillar of Excellence in Arts and Crafts
Aixin Zheng is a revered Senior Arts and Crafts Artist, deeply respected for his profound expertise and dedication to the craft. As the General Manager of Qinxi Sword Village, he has been a driving force in the preservation and advancement of traditional sword forging techniques.
His esteemed positions include:
- Director of the Zhejiang Arts and Crafts Industry Association.
- Deputy Director of the Zhejiang Young and Middle-aged Masters Committee.
- Deputy Secretary-General of the Zhejiang Sword Forging Skills Professional Committee.
- Deputy Director of the East China Branch of the Chinese Generals’ Calligraphy and Painting Art Research Institute.
- Member of the 8th CPPCC of Longquan City.
- Representative Heir of the Longquan Sword Forging Skills.
His past roles also encompassed serving as a Director for the second term and Vice President for the third and fourth terms of the Longquan Sword Industry Association.
A Legacy of Swordsmanship
Aixin Zheng’s journey began under the tutelage of sword forging masters, instilling in him a deep passion for Longquan swords. His fascination with the culture of blades led him to embark on a career in sword forging in 1986. Through years of diligent study and practice, he honed his skills in the traditional art of Longquan sword making.
In 1990, he established Qinxi Sword Village, where he has continuously refined his craft and delved deeply into the study of traditional Chinese swords. His bold explorations and dedicated research have allowed him to innovate and forge a new path in promoting the culture of Longquan swords.
Awards and Accolades
His contributions have been recognized with numerous national and provincial awards, including more than twenty gold and silver prizes. His works have been collected by several museums, a testament to the enduring legacy of his artistry and craftsmanship.
Aixin Zheng’s unwavering commitment to his craft and his innovative spirit have made him a luminary in the world of arts and crafts, setting a standard for excellence and tradition in the realm of sword forging.
Brief profile
Aixin Zheng, a Master of Art and Crafts in Zhejiang Province, a Senior Arts and Crafts Artist, Director of the Zhejiang Arts and Crafts Association, Deputy Director of the Zhejiang Young and Middle-aged Masters Committee, Deputy Secretary-General of the Zhejiang Sword Forging Skills Professional Committee, Deputy Director of the East China Branch of the Chinese Generals’ Calligraphy and Painting Art Research Institute, Executive Director of the Zhejiang Arts and Crafts Society, a member of the 2016 Senior Arts and Crafts Artist Qualification Review Committee, a member of the 2017 Lishui Intermediate Professional Technical Qualification Review Committee, Deputy Secretary-General of the Lishui Arts and Crafts Association, a member of the 8th CPPCC of Longquan City, a representative inheritor of the Longquan Sword Forging Skills, and Vice President of the Longquan Sword Industry Association.
**2002**
– “Yue King Sword” received the Commemorative Award at the “First Lishui City Tourism Product Design Competition.”
**2009**
– “Eight-Sided Han Sword” won the Gold Award in the Outstanding Works Evaluation at the “Third National Cultural Souvenir Expo.”
– “Donglong Golden Thread Sword” secured the Gold Award in the Outstanding Works Evaluation at the “Third National Cultural Souvenir Expo.”
– “Qianlong Grand Review Saber” was awarded the Gold Medal at the “2009 Arts and Crafts Masterpieces and Fine Arts Expo.”
**2010**
– “Ningbi Sword” received the Gold Medal at the “2010 Arts and Crafts Masterpieces and Fine Arts Expo.”
– “Tang Sword” was honored with the Silver Medal at the “2010 Arts and Crafts Masterpieces and Fine Arts Expo.”
– “Yue King Sword” garnered the Gold Medal at the “2010 Arts and Crafts Masterpieces and Fine Arts Expo.”
**2011**
– “Silver Dragon Sword” earned the Bronze Award at the “2011 Tiangong Art Garden. Baihua Cup” China Arts and Crafts Fine Arts Award.
**2012**
– “Qinxi Seven Wells Sword” was awarded the Silver Medal in Arts and Crafts at the 26th China Beijing International Arts and Crafts Gifts and Home Supplies Exhibition.
– “Qinxi Big Dipper Sword” won the Gold Medal at the “Bo Yi Cup – Welcoming the 18th National People’s Congress, Arts and Crafts Fine Arts Exhibition.”
– “Panlong Sword” secured the Gold Medal at the “2012 China Arts and Crafts Masterpieces and Fine Arts Expo.”
– “Yue King Sword” received the Silver Medal at ” The 10th National Arts and Crafts, Tourism Products, and Gifts Expo ‘Zhongyi Cup’.”
– “Silver Dragon Sword” was awarded the Gold Medal at “The 10th National Arts and Crafts, Tourism Products, and Gifts Expo ‘Zhongyi Cup’.”
– “Taiyi Sword” earned the Bronze Medal in Arts and Crafts at the 26th China Beijing International Arts and Crafts Gifts and Home Supplies Exhibition.
– “Taibai Sword” received the Bronze Medal at the 2012 China Hangzhou Arts and Crafts Fine Arts Expo.
– “Qinxi Holy Sword” was honored with the Gold Medal in Arts and Crafts at the 26th China Beijing International Arts and Crafts Gifts and Home Supplies Exhibition.
**2013**
– “Chunjun Sword” won the Gold Medal at “The Third Zhejiang Arts and Crafts Fine Arts Expo ‘Mingqingju Cup’.”
– “Qinxi Holy Sword” was awarded the Second Prize by the Second Lishui City Arts and Crafts Master Review Committee.
– “Qianlong Saber” secured the Gold Medal in Arts and Crafts at the 27th China Beijing International Arts and Crafts Gifts and Home Supplies Exhibition.
– “Ruyi Sword” earned the Silver Medal in Arts and Crafts at the 27th China Beijing International Arts and Crafts and Home Supplies Expo.
– “Longyuan Sword” received the Bronze Medal at ” The Third China Zhejiang Art Fine Arts Expo.”
**2014**
– “Baijin Sword” was awarded the “Zhongxin Cup” Silver Medal at ” The Fourth China Zhejiang Arts and Crafts Fine Arts Expo.”
– “Taiyi Sword” won the Silver Medal at the “Intangible Cultural Heritage Transmission – Zhejiang Sword Forging Skills Fine Arts Exhibition.”
– “Taiji Sword” received the Fine Arts Award at the “2014 China Lishui ‘Talent, Science and Technology’ Summit ‘Lishui City Senior Talents Federation Arts and Crafts, Culture and Art Experts Achievements Exhibition’.”
– “Qinxi Holy Sword” secured the Gold Medal at the “2014 China (Hangzhou) Arts and Crafts Fine Arts Expo.”
– “Taiyi Sword” was honored with the “Zhongxin Cup” Grand Prize at the “Fourth China. Zhejiang Arts and Crafts Fine Arts Expo.”
**2015**
– “Big Dipper Sword” earned the Silver Medal at “The Seventh China (Dalian) Light Industry Commodity Expo ‘Zhongqing Wanhua Cup’ Innovation Product Activity.”
– “Gongbu Sword” won the Gold Medal at “The Seventh China (Dalian) Light Industry Commodity Expo ‘Zhongqing Wanhua Cup’ Innovation Product Activity.”
– “Big Dipper Sword” received the Silver Medal at “The Fifth China (Zhejiang) Arts and Crafts Fine Arts Expo Expo.”
**2016**
– Participated in “The Eighth China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo” and was awarded the Outstanding Performance Award.
**2017**
– “Longyuan Sword” was invited to participate in the “Zhejiang Sword Forging Skills: Longquan Sword Fine Arts Cultural Exhibition” in Jiangshan City.
– Honored with the Second Prize in the Master Group Resilience Project at the First Longquan Sword Competition.
**2019**
– “Longyuan Sword” was selected for the “Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China – Tribute to the Birthday [Lishui City Folk Art Special Exhibition]”.
