Three-Legged Lucky Toad Incense Holder, Aroma Diffuser Stone, Garden Ornament, Tabletop Decor, Tea Pet

Chen Xuan-Heng is a Taiwanese ceramic artist and a silver medalist at the 3rd "Dream of Craftsmanship" National Cultural and Creative Craft Competition in 2025. He specializes in wood-fired pottery, renowned for his brand "Xuan Tea Ware." He is dedicated to the handmade creation of teaware, vases, and incense holders. Artistic Style and Philosophy Chen Xuan-Heng's works emphasize the natural flow of handcraftsmanship and brushstrokes, incorporating diverse textural decorations. This allows for rich variations in ash glaze during the wood-firing process, showcasing a blend of natural and humanistic aesthetics. His "Sea Rhyme Series" teacups are inspired by ocean waves, capturing their layers and dynamism. Beyond his ceramic artistry, Chen Xuan-Heng is passionate about self-learning and playing the traditional Okinawan instrument, the "Sanshin." He frequently shares videos of himself playing and singing on social media, expressing his love for Okinawan music. Xuan Tea Ware Simple, Rustic Charm The Warmth of Handcraftsmanship, Crafted by Xuan-Heng https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55174965460_610787bb65_z.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55174571591_d2dc51031e_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52977245497_027faef031_c.jpg Upholding the spirit of "Simple, Rustic Charm" in Xuan Tea Ware, accompanying tea lovers through every soulful moment of tea tasting. Chen Xuan-Heng's Brief Biography: Graduated from Fu-Hsin Trade & Arts College, Sculpture Department Completed technical training in the Decoration Group, Ceramics Department, Industrial Technology Research Institute of Taiwan in 1992 Selected for the creative group of the 1st Golden Pottery Award Competition in 1993 Graduated from the Sculpture Department, National Taiwan Academy of Arts Designer for giftware development at Xing Long Pottery Graduated from the Graduate Institute of Craft, National Taiwan University of Arts Lecturer of Hand-built Pottery for Daily Life at Luzhou Campus, Sanchong Community University, New Taipei City Selected for the 5th Taiwan International Golden Teapot Award Ceramic Design Competition Exhibition in 2014 Joint exhibition at Yingge Ceramics Museum, New Taipei City Exhibited wood-fired teacups "A Bowl of Scenery" and teaware series at the Xiamen Tea Fair in 2014 Solo exhibition "The Beauty of Taiwanese Wood-Fired Folk Art - Dance of Fire" at Wen Shi, Taipei in 2015 Exhibited wood-fired ceramic teaware at the 20th MIF, Venetian Macao, in 2015 Solo exhibition "The Beauty of Taiwanese Wood-Fired Folk Art - Dance of Fire" at the National Taiwan Library Shuanghe Gallery in 2016 Executive Secretary of the Cultural Relics Appraisal Committee, Chinese Cultural Relics Protection Association Solo exhibition "The Most Beautiful Encounter of Earth and Fire ~ When Natural Glaze Meets Mineral Glaze, Wood-Fired Ceramics" at Wen Shi, Taipei City in 2017 Solo exhibition "Chen Xuan-Heng Wood-Fired Daily Ceramics" at Xueyi Cheng, Dadaocheng, Taipei in 2018 Exhibited at the 13th China (Yiwu) International Trade Fair for Commodities (2018) Selected for the 7th Taiwan International Golden Teapot Award Design Competition in 2018 Exhibited at the Far Eastern Plaza Hotel, Taipei Exhibited at the Taipei World Trade Center Tea Culture Industry & Creative Aesthetics Exhibition in 2018 Xuan Tea Ware Oil Painting Exhibition at the Nangang World Trade Center Tea Expo in 2018 Excellence Award at the Weiwuying Jingtao Award International Tea Culture Competition in 2018 Exhibited at the 14th China (Yiwu) International Trade Fair for Commodities (2019) Selected for the 8th International Golden Teapot Award Ceramic Design Competition in 2020 Joint exhibition at the Port Art Center, Taichung City Joint exhibition "Brilliant Gold: Wood-Fired Ceramic Tea and Flower Ware" at Mengjiao Gallery, Taipei City in 2021 Joint exhibition "Wood-Fired Ceramic Tea and Flower Ware" at Cangshan Gallery, Sanyi, Miaoli in 2021 Illustrator for tea pottery in the book "Appreciation and Exploration of Japanese Tea Pottery Aesthetics" in 2023 Exhibited "Tea Pottery Illustration Exhibition" at SiSiNanCun Gallery in 2023 Joint exhibition with Nantou Pottery Society at Nantou Cultural Center in 2024 Joint exhibition with Nantou Pottery Society at Nantou Wude Hall in 2025 Joint exhibition with Nantou Pottery Society at Datong Cultural Center, Taichung City in 2025 Joint exhibition with Nantou Pottery Society at National Changhua Living Arts Center in 2025 Joint exhibition "Love Pottery, Donate Love Pottery" by Nantou County Government Cultural Affairs Bureau in 2025 Awarded Silver Prize at the 3rd "Dream of Craftsmanship" National Craft & Creative Product Competition and exhibited at Hsinchu County Museum of Art in 2025 Served as a collaborative teaching university mentor and ceramic professional lecturer in 2025 **Gentle Reminder Before Ordering** **Material** **Ceramics** **Usage and Care Instructions** **1. 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