Wood-Fired Double-Layered Carved Auspicious Motif Tea Caddy Flower Vase

Chen Xuan-Heng, Silver Award winner in the Fine Crafts Category at the 3rd "Dream of Craftsmanship" National Cultural and Creative Craft Competition in 2025. A versatile artist specializing in ceramics, sculpture, and oil painting, with a passion for playing and singing Okinawan sanshin. He graduated from the Sculpture Group of the Fine Arts Department at Fu Hsing Industrial Vocational High School, and furthered his studies in the Sculpture Department at the Taiwan Provincial College of Arts and the Decoration Group of the Ceramic Department at the Graduate Institute of Technology. This has laid a solid foundation for his artistic career. His work emphasizes a tactile quality and brushwork, often adorned with diverse textures. This approach enriches the layered variations in ash glaze during the wood-firing process, allowing viewers to perceive the depth and aesthetic beauty of the pieces. He presents his teabowl creations under the name "Xuan Tea Ware" and has held numerous solo exhibitions, showcasing the fiery beauty of Taiwanese wood-fired folk crafts. Furthermore, Chen Xuan-Heng is a self-taught Okinawan sanshin player and singer, frequently sharing performance videos on his YouTube channel, demonstrating his passion and talent for music. He continues to create ceramic works and shares his creative journey and life moments on social media platforms. In summary, Chen Xuan-Heng injects new vitality into Taiwan's art and culture with his diverse artistic talents, exhibiting a unique style and enthusiasm in both his ceramic creations and musical performances. Should you wish to learn more about Chen Xuan-Heng's work or visit his exhibitions, it is recommended to follow major Taiwanese art exhibition information platforms or announcements from relevant ceramic associations for the latest exhibition and event updates. Chen Xuan-Heng, Ceramic Artist Chen Xuan-Heng is a ceramic artist from Taiwan, renowned for his ceramic works that blend traditional and modern styles. His creations often reflect a deep concern for nature and culture, exploring the diversity of form and texture through the medium of clay. Chen Xuan-Heng's works have been exhibited in numerous domestic and international exhibitions and have received recognition from the art community. He also actively participates in ceramic education and promotion activities, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of ceramic artists. Should you wish to learn more about Chen Xuan-Heng's work or visit his exhibitions, it is recommended to follow major Taiwanese art exhibition information platforms or announcements from relevant ceramic associations for the latest exhibition and event updates. Educational Background and Experience Chen Xuan-Heng graduated from the Sculpture Group of the Fine Arts Department at Fu Hsing Industrial Vocational High School and completed his technical training in the Decoration Group of the Ceramic Department at the Taiwan Handicraft Research Institute in 1992. In 1993, his work was selected for the Creative Group of the 1st Golden Pottery Award Competition, demonstrating his strength and innovative spirit in the field of ceramics. Exhibitions and Publications Chen Xuan-Heng's works have been exhibited in various shows, such as the solo exhibition "The Fiery Beauty of Taiwanese Wood-Fired Folk Crafts" held at the Shuanghe Gallery of the National Taiwan Library in 2016. He has also participated in publications, illustrating Li Qi-Chang's book "Awareness Appreciation: Exploring the Aesthetic Consciousness of Japanese Tea Ceramics," published by Le Zhi Publishing in June 2023, with a simplified Chinese edition released by Beijing Kyushu Publishing in October 2024. Chen Xuan-Heng's works have been exhibited in various shows, such as the solo exhibition "The Fiery Beauty of Taiwanese Wood-Fired Folk Crafts" held at the Shuanghe Gallery of the National Taiwan Library in 2016. He has also participated in publications, illustrating Li Qi-Chang's book "Awareness Appreciation: Exploring the Aesthetic Consciousness of Japanese Tea Ceramics," published by Le Zhi Publishing in June 2023, with a simplified Chinese edition released by Beijing Kyushu Publishing in October 2024. Purchasing and Contact Information You can purchase Chen Xuan-Heng's works or find more information through the following platforms: Pinkoi Shop: Additionally, his works are on display and available for purchase at "Ji Ying Ju," located at No. 73, Jianshanpu Road, Yingge District, New Taipei City, which showcases works by various ceramic artists. 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Upholding the spirit of Rustic Charm Xuan Tea Ware. Accompanying tea enthusiasts through every soul-stirring moment with tea. Brief Biography of Chen Xuan-Heng: Graduate of the Sculpture Group, Fine Arts Department, Fu Hsing Vocational School of Arts. Completed technical training in the Decoration Group, Ceramic Department, Taiwan Handicraft Research Institute in 1992. Selected for the Creative Group of the 1st Golden Pottery Award Competition in 1993. Graduate of the Sculpture Department, Taiwan Provincial College of Arts. Design and Development Specialist for Xing Long Kiln Ceramics Gifts. Graduate of the Department of Crafts, Graduate School of Taiwan University of Arts. Instructor of Hand-Building Pottery for Everyday Life at Luzhou Campus, San Chong Community University, New Taipei City. Selected for the 5th Taiwan International Golden Teapot Award Ceramic Design Competition Exhibition in 2014. Joint exhibition at the New Taipei City Yingge Ceramics Museum. Exhibited wood-fired teabowls "A Bowl of Scenery" tea ware series at the Xiamen Tea Expo in 2014. Solo exhibition "The Fiery Beauty of Taiwanese Wood-Fired Folk Crafts" at Wen Shi, Taipei, in 2015. Exhibited wood-fired ceramic tea ware at the 20th MIF Investment and Trade Fair, The Venetian Macao, in 2015. Solo exhibition "The Fiery Beauty of Taiwanese Wood-Fired Folk Crafts" at the Shuanghe Gallery, National Taiwan Library, in 2016. Executive Secretary, Artifact Appraisal Committee, China Cultural Relics Protection Association. Solo exhibition "The Most Beautiful Encounter of Earth and Fire: Natural Glazes with Mineral Glazes" at "Wen Shi," Taipei, in 2017. Solo exhibition "Chen Xuan-Heng's Wood-Fired Daily Pottery" at Xue Yi Cheng, Dadaocheng, Taipei, in 2018. Exhibited at the 13th China Yiwu International Trade Fair for Cultural Products and Gifts in 2018. Selected for the 7th Taiwan International Golden Teapot Award Design Competition and exhibited at the Far Eastern Plaza Hotel, New Taipei City, in 2018. Exhibited at the Taipei World Trade Center Tea Culture Industry and Creative Aesthetics Exhibition in 2018. "Xuan Tea Ware" Oil Painting Exhibition at the Taipei World Trade Center Tea Expo in 2018. Excellence Award at the 2018 Wei Wu Ying Jin Tao Award International Tea Culture Competition. Exhibited at the 14th China Yiwu International Trade Fair for Cultural Products and Gifts in 2019. Selected for the 8th International Golden Teapot Award Ceramic Design Competition and exhibited at the Taichung Port Art Center in 2020. Joint exhibition "Brilliant Gold: Wood-Fired Ceramic Tea Ware and Flower Vessels" at Meng Jiao Gallery, Taipei, in 2021. Joint exhibition "Wood-Fired Ceramic Tea Ware and Flower Vessels" at Cang Shan Gallery, Sanyi, Miaoli, in 2021. Illustrator for the tea ceramic section of "Awareness Appreciation: Exploring the Aesthetic Consciousness of Japanese Tea Ceramics" (entire book) in 2023. Solo exhibition of tea ceramic illustrations and ceramic works at the Four Four South Village Museum, Taipei, in 2023. Exhibited "Today is a Good Day" tea ware series at the Nantou Ceramic Society Joint Exhibition, Nantou Cultural Affairs Bureau, in 2024. Joint exhibition at the Nantou Tou Wu De Hall, Nantou Ceramic Society in 2024. Joint exhibition at the Taichung Dadun Cultural Center, Nantou Ceramic Society in 2025. Joint exhibition at the National Changhua Living Art Center, Nantou Ceramic Society in 2025. Awarded Silver Prize in the Fine Crafts Category for "Daily Gifts" at the 3rd "Dream of Craftsmanship" National Cultural and Creative Craft Competition, Hsinchu Cultural Affairs Bureau, in 2025. A Brief Share on Wood Firing Many tea enthusiasts believe that wood-fired teaware possesses far-infrared properties and contains carbon from the wood combustion process, as the kiln is heated with wood for at least four days and three nights. Consequently, drinking tea or water from such teaware is said to transform hard water into soft water, making it superior to glass cups. Some even use wood-fired cups for drinking red wine or Kaoliang liquor, reportedly neutralizing the harshness of Kaoliang or the astringency of red wine. Experiments comparing glass cups and wood-fired cups have shown that after being left to stand for one to two minutes, the taste from the wood-fired cup is indeed better. This is because wood-fired pottery still possesses porousness, hence being known as "breathing pottery." This is also why many tea lovers prefer to store aged tea in wood-fired tea caddies, allowing the tea to continue transforming. Furthermore, Pu-erh tea aficionados also favor wood-fired teaware. As aged tea is rare and expensive, using wood-fired teaware can help younger teas mature and develop a taste closer to that of aged tea. The above explains the reasons behind tea lovers' fondness for wood-fired teaware. However, as individual sensory perceptions vary, I primarily introduce the uniqueness and aesthetic beauty of the ash glaze and fire marks in wood-fired objects. To me, wood firing is a performance art that combines the physical exertion, willpower, and judgment of a team, and it represents the most beautiful encounter between earth and fire. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50000864017_9bf4930ca1_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49612990488_aab37935b0_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49613765582_ab00ce75f1_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50000892172_9a7815eba9_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50000892127_90faff869b_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50000635521_d0f5ecccc3_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50000635466_48d1e4cd5f_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49613800472_0dd64cab2e_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49996143928_606c6a23fd_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49613786857_44848fc986_h.jpg **Warm Reminder Before Placing an Order** **Material** **Ceramics** **Usage and Care Instructions** **1. Not suitable for ovens, microwaves, or dishwashers.** **2. 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