Ceramics

1997

Length:37.4 x Width:37.4 x Height:31.8 (cm)

全尺寸:37.4×37.4×31.8,直徑(口):9.5,直徑(底):16.5,腹圍:117.4,箱:53.2×50.9×49.2

Tsai Jung-Yu (b. 1944, Wufeng, Taichung) trained in drawing under painter Hou Shou-Feng (1938-) during his early years, laying a solid foundation in sketching. In 1976, inspired by Yang Lien-Ko (dates unknown), he began exploring ceramics and later studied under renowned ceramists Chiu Huan-Tang (1932-) and Lin Pao-Chia (1915-1991). After returning to his hometown, he established Guangda Art Studio. Tsai has been selected for many domestic and international exhibitions, served as chairman of the Taiwan Ceramic Society, and received the National Craft Achievement Award and the New Taipei City Ceramic Art Achievement Award in 2011.
This work belongs to Tsai’s Honest Form series, which draws inspiration from the traditional stone mortars he collects. The vessel’s wide and stable body, finished in a rich reddish-brown glaze with subtle tonal variations, conveys a quiet and grounded presence. The form emphasizes a sense of solidity and restraint, both in shape and texture. Its construction involves a unique process: two large bowls are stacked together, a cylindrical column inserted in the center for support, and a small dish affixed to the top, forming a double-walled, hollow interior. Improper handling of the trapped air during firing can easily lead to breakage. After shaping and smoothing with slip and hand-patting, the piece undergoes bisque firing. Iron red glaze is then applied to the mouth and lower section, yellow ochre glaze to the middle band, and the piece is fired again at high temperature to complete the work.

Accession number:20170300250