Tong & Shen
Tong (BFA, School of the Art Institute of Chicago) and his work "Blue-green Curtain" was acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), London in 2021. Shen (BA Ceramic Art & Design, China Academy of Art) collaborate with Tong as an artist duo. Their innovative methodology combines the rigor of digital algorithms with breakthroughs in traditional ceramic formal constraints. The technique not only recreates natural generative patterns but also offers novel interpretations of the relationship between digital computation and organic formation. They create a metaphor for nature's nonlinear logic, devoid of emotional imposition, manifests as pure natural law.
Luo Xiao
Xiao, rooted in the humble countryside, has cultivated his exceptional sense of aesthetic beauty, with a deep connection to nature becoming the invisible foundation for his future artistic endeavors. At the age of fifteen, Xiao embarked on a solitary journey to Jingdezhen, a historic town that has been the heart of porcelain craftsmanship since the 7th century. In this revered land of ceramics, he immersed himself in a world defined by meticulous craftsmanship, where each process carries a thousand years of skill and each piece reflects the artisan’s lifelong dedication. The "TIDE" series highlights Xiao's mastery of the Tang Dynasty's (8th century) "flowing glaze" technique, which demands precise control over kiln temperature and an intimate understanding of glaze movement. His brilliance lies in blending the natural fluidity of the glazes with technical precision, creating works that are like solidified poetry—where the glazes flow with grace, forming patterns that are both rhythmic and unique.
HUITIAN
Amazed by the gifts of nature, captivated by the texture of the sand dunes, the historical relics in the desert bear the mottled marks left by the passage of time, their colors faded due to age yet unforgettable in memory.Integrating the natural feel of sand grains and the sense of natural weathering shaped by time, a sense of historical belonging is found in ceramics.This piece exudes an ancient elegance, handcrafted to retain the tactile quality of manual creation, with artistry and representation applied to the rough ceramic surface. The warm tones of the vessel evoke feelings of warmth and healing.The Dune Collection combines vessels with aromatic candles, utilizing natural scents in an attempt to reflect a collision and fusion of ancient civilization and modern life aesthetics.