Welcome to my ceramics journey.
My usual setup at the wheel.
I specialise in wheel throwing and am passionate about the history of functionalware around the world.
While I also enjoy sculpture, there is an intimacy to functional ware as it connects to our daily rituals of eating, drinking, and pouring. This practice is a vital part of our humanity.
Additionally, I aim to explore my Chinese heritage by incorporating traditional forms and techniques into my work.
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complete set (2023)
The red pieces are copper glaze and the others are layered Temoku/Chun glazes for a beautiful blend effect. Reduction fired.
This set brings a beautiful, earthy colour palette to teatime.
brothers (2023)
This pair of adorable planters was created as a gift for my roommate who loves ducks and gardening.
The blue one uses copper glaze, while the white uses satin white glaze. Details were underglazed and then cover with clear. Oxidation fired.
The blue one uses copper glaze, while the white uses satin white glaze. Details were underglazed and then cover with clear. Oxidation fired.
Both feature a tall foot and drainage holes.
Internal glaze crazing
Brothers
Happy little chap
exploration (2024)
This collection of bisqueware was created using white stoneware as a study and exploration of texture and forms — using various tools and etching techniques to impress patterns on thrown objects.
femininity (2023)
This collection was an experiment in bringing the human form into my work, and integral to my own journey in questioning the shame often imposed upon the female figure.
The mug was wheel thrown with white speckle clay and sculpted after, using orange underglaze for the nipples and a thin layer of copper glaze on top. It was fired to oxidation.
The figure was sculpted using dark raku clay and then covered with white slip. It was then painted with bright underglazes and finished with clear earthenware glaze.
Bloom
Sisters
Sculpture painted in white slip.
heart vessel (2023)
Both lid and vessel are thrown on the wheel using white stoneware.
The handle was sculpted on during leather hard.
The handle was sculpted on during leather hard.
The work is painted with 3 different underglazes, finished with clear glaze, and fired in oxidation.
Due to a lack of slip in the combination process, the handle fell off during bone dry stage. It was patched using a combination of vinegar, raku clay slip, and dried newspaper.
bernard (2023)
A little knick knack created to practice basic sculpting on a smaller scale.
This little teddy was made out of dark raku clay and then underglazed.
This little teddy was made out of dark raku clay and then underglazed.
He is the perfect addition to any and every shelf.
Screenshot from Fusion360
makers marks
Using a combination of Illustrator and Fusion 360, I designed and manufactured several potential maker's marks featuring my initials for pottery.
These stamps were 3D printed using resin instead of traditional PLA due to its ability to maintain the resolution needed for these stamps.
They are mainly intended for use on the bottom of functionalware work.
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