Ceramics

2015

Length:43 x Width:36.8 x Height:105 (cm)

此件可拆分頭跟身體兩個部份,頭:41x36.8x43 身:43x27.3x70

Lin Shan-Shu (b. 1956, Nantou) graduated from the Department of Fine Arts at Chinese Culture University in 1991 and later earned his MFA from the Graduate Institute of Applied Arts at Tainan National University of the Arts in 2008. He established the “Chi Tao Studio” in Caotun, Nantou. Unlike many artists who follow conventional paths, Lin’s diverse life experiences have enriched his artistic language, allowing his works to convey narrative depth and a wide range of possibilities. His works have received numerous awards, including Honorable Mention at the Nanying Awards, Merit Prize at the Nantou Ceramic Awards, and selection in the Republic of China Ceramics Biennale. He has exhibited widely in both solo and group shows in Taiwan and abroad.
In his early career, Lin focused on the development of functional ceramic ware. More recently, he has presented a series titled The Age of Innocence, characterized by depictions of children with squinting eyes, exaggerated gestures, and a sense of playful naiveté. These works are notable for their unglazed surfaces, decorated solely with slip. After beginning his Buddhist practice in 2012, Lin’s sculpted children began to change: their heads grew larger, facial features became compressed into the front fifth of the head, and their open eyes appeared still and expressionless—suggesting a shift from internal chaos toward tranquility. Created in 2015, Looking at Clouds 2015-14 marks the beginning of Lin’s use of glaze. The child’s face remains exaggerated, with concentrated features and a wide, humorous open mouth. The body is adorned with brightly colored rings resembling donuts, rendered in dynamic lines and lively hues, radiating joy and whimsy. Through this work, Lin expresses the Buddhist insight he integrates into daily life and art: that life is impermanent, and yet one should always strive to maintain a joyful heart.

Accession number:20180100042