Wood-Fired Cut-Edge Tea Pitcher / 300cc / Xiao Ping Fan Handmade

©️ "Ink Concealment" Wood-Fired Cut-Edge Tea Pitcher ©️ This cut-edge tea pitcher, in its entirety, boasts a subtly mysterious black hue. It's understated and reserved, yet commands a distinct presence. Crafted through pure wood firing without any glaze, its tactile feel and texture are truly evocative. Capacity: 300cc #WoodFiredTeaPitcher #HandmadeCeramics #EverydayMoments #XiaoPingFanPottery In 2023, both artists from Xiao Ping Fan Pottery, Chen Shiping and Wang Yufan, had their works selected for excellence awards at the 5th Shanghai International Wood Firing Ceramic Competition. Your support fuels our continued creativity. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341561855_249c0591a6_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341437984_c608c50771_c.jpg 2023 Media Interview: A Complete Record of Xiao Ping Fan Art's Lean Startup Journey https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341329978_bb6984d457_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341561785_f553253a82_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341329968_8834731df8_c.jpg The works from Xiao Ping Fan Pottery do not pursue mass production. Each creation possesses a unique concept and design, imbuing the pieces with life through purely hand-pinching or wheel-throwing processes. Every item is one-of-a-kind. Our pottery is a collaborative effort between my husband and I, hence the signatures "Ping" or "Fan." Some pieces also feature the "Xiao Ping Fan Pottery" seal. Truly unique! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567264550_68d52fdae8_b.jpg **1. What is the origin of the works?** We primarily use American clay, Japanese clay, and Taiwanese Miaoli clay for our creations. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567015014_0b15931da0_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51565549942_7663197885_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567015039_4c2a9b80e3_c.jpg **2. What is the wood-firing process?** American clay, Japanese clay, and Miaoli clay are mixed in different proportions. The creation process involves pure hand-pinching (not a pottery wheel) to gradually form the shape. After basic shaping, the body lines are refined, followed by polishing to complete the greenware. Once placed in the kiln, the wood fire from natural longan and acacia wood burns continuously for five days and four nights. The temperature reaches over 1200 degrees Celsius. During this time, natural ash deposits adhere to the works, forming a special ash glaze. Simultaneously, the kiln's flames create patterns that flow between the pieces, resulting in beautiful orange-red or blue-purple flame marks. After five days and four nights of ash and flame interplay, a week of cooling is required before a piece achieves its beautiful form! Because the kiln atmosphere differs with each wood-firing, the ash deposits and flame marks on each piece are never the same, making every work uniquely singular! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567015104_1eec785177_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567264535_7bd0037e60_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51565533012_fdce6d65a3_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51566346721_2b98f539f8_c.jpg **3. What should patrons be aware of?** Product colors may vary slightly due to photographic lighting. As works are purely handmade, traces of the crafting process will be evident. Minor variations may also occur during firing, such as slight imperfections in the rim or small production scratches, which are normal and do not affect usability. Your understanding is appreciated! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51565533097_13ea71a377_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51565533012_219eca4133_c.jpg **4. Xiao Ping Fan Art's Recent Competition and Exhibition History** 2023 Media Interview: A Complete Record of Xiao Ping Fan Art's Lean Startup Journey 2023 Selected for two pieces, "Antelope Pairing" and "White Monkey Censer," at the 5th Shanghai International Wood Firing Ceramic Competition 2023 Chinese Ceramic Association "Ceramic Sculpture · Tracing Ceramics" Member Joint Exhibition 2022 "Xin Tao Award" Excellence Award for New Ceramic Studios 2022 "Xin Tao Award" Outstanding Personnel Award for Innovative Ceramics 2022 Chinese Ceramic Association "Shining Bright" Joint Exhibition 2022 Yilan Fine Arts Exhibition, Photography Category Selection: "Peng Spreading Its Wings" 2022 Chinese Ceramic Association "Brilliant" Joint Exhibition 2021 Miaoli Ceramic Art Festival Ceramic Competition, Wood Firing Category: Honorable Mention for "Cows Colliding" 2021 Selected for three pieces, "Tears of Joy," "Dancing with Sheep," and "Sheep are Content," at the 4th Shanghai International Wood Firing Ceramic Competition 2021 Miaoli Ceramic Association Cultural and Tourism Bureau Joint Exhibition 2020 Miaoli Ceramic Museum "Yi Yun" Joint Exhibition 2020 Miaoli Ceramic Art Festival Ceramic Museum Exhibition **Artists: Chen Shiping, Wang Yufan**