Craft

2014

Length:52.8 x Width:35.2 x Height:24.5 (cm)

Wang Hsien-Min (b. 1950, Shengang, Taichung) was the eldest son of lacquer artist Wang Ching-Shuang (b. 1922). Raised in a family deeply rooted in the lacquer tradition, he and his younger brother, Wang Hsien-Chih, developed a passion for the craft from an early age. After graduating from university, Wang joined the family lacquerware business. A recipient of multiple national craft and design awards, he was recognized by the Nantou County Government in 2011 as a preserver of traditional lacquerware techniques, specifically lacquering. He now heads the Mei-Yen Lacquer Studio and serves as Chair of the Taiwan Lacquer Art Association, focusing on both creative work and education.
This detached-core lacquerware vessel features a low, rounded form with a narrow mouth, bulging body, and broad base. Its clean silhouette draws attention to the color and surface design: a nighttime view of Taichung Park. Fireworks light up the sky above the historic Lake Pavilion, a city-designated heritage site. Along the lakeshore, silver-gold willows and bridges shimmer, and the illuminated cityscape is mirrored in the rippling water below. The artist uses inlay, clear-coat layering, and polishing techniques to create a sense of depth and contrast, highlighting the stillness of the pavilion against a vibrant urban backdrop. Taichung Park is special to Wang. It was on his daily route to school and still carries deep personal meaning.

Accession number:20170100025