Ceramics
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One Hundred Familiars, One Hundred Unknowns.
I’ve been thinking about what makes a vessel so immediately recognisable as a vessel and what unfamiliar possibilities still lie hidden, waiting to emerge. With its 20,000-year history intertwined with human life, pottery has profoundly shaped our aesthetics, embedding in us a sense of home, culture, and community—values tied deeply to tradition. Yet, this familiarity…
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囡 (nān)
In essence, this story began with my grandmother and her life. But as I delved deeper into the search for my own identity, etched by the weight of traditional Chinese culture, a hollow, fragmented version of myself emerged. This series of works, created for my BVA graduation exhibition, combines ceramics, metal, and Chinese paper calendars…
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Deconstruction of The Card Players
When structure attempts to regulate freedom, freedom simultaneously challenges back. In The Card Players (1890), Paul Cézanne encapsulates the power dynamics between two men within an almost perfect geometric composition and firm brushwork, hinting at a timeless fascination with the game of power. My deconstruction of this painting distils its elements into exaggerated hats, moustache,…
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I am throwing a pot on the wheel
The period during which I created this work was marked by my exploration of the relationship between art and craft. A complex issue, especially given contemporary art’s renewed focus on multicultural craftsmanship, which has helped bridge divides across different ethnicities and social classes. Art has become more accessible and diverse, and within this revival, contemporary…
Eva During 伊娃卓灵 