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Chen Xuan-Heng is a Taiwanese ceramic artist renowned for his wood-fired pottery and his brand "Xuan Tea Ware." He founded the "Zhuo Yun Yue Heng Studio," dedicated to crafting handmade tea ware, vases, and incense holders. Artistic Style and Philosophy Chen Xuan-Heng's work emphasizes the natural flow of hand feel and brushstrokes, enhanced by diverse textures. The wood-firing process creates rich ash layers, showcasing a harmonious blend of nature and human artistry. His "Sea Rhyme Series" tea bowls, inspired by ocean waves, capture the layers and dynamism of the sea. Beyond ceramics, 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, natural charm. Handcrafted warmth, by Xuan-Heng. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53643908193_8055eeb255_k.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52977245497_027faef031_c.jpg #pottery #ceramicart Embracing the spirit of "Xuan Tea Ware" with its simple, natural charm, accompanying tea lovers through each soul-stirring moment with tea. Chen Xuan-Heng's Brief Biography: Graduated from Fu-Hsing Trade and Arts School, Sculpture Department Completed technical training in the Decoration Group, Ceramics Department, Taiwan Handicraft Research Institute in 1992 Selected for the creative group in the 1st Golden Pot Award Ceramic Competition in 1993 Graduated from the Sculpture Department, Taiwan Provincial College of Arts Designer for Xing Long Ceramics Gift Development Graduated from the Department of Crafts and Design, National Taiwan University of Arts Lecturer of Hand-built Pottery for Daily Life, San Chung Community University, Luzhou Campus, New Taipei City Selected for the 5th Taiwan International Golden Pot Award Ceramic Design Competition Exhibition in 2014 Joint exhibition at Yingge Ceramics Museum, New Taipei City Exhibited wood-fired tea bowls, the "A Bowl of Scenery" tea ware series, at the Xiamen Tea Fair in 2014 Solo exhibition "The Beauty of Taiwanese Wood-Fired Folk Art - Fire Dance" at Wen Shi, Taipei in 2015 Exhibited wood-fired ceramic tea ware at the 20th MIF, The Venetian Macao, in 2015 Solo exhibition "The Beauty of Taiwanese Wood-Fired Folk Art - Fire Dance" at the Shuanghe Gallery, National Taiwan Library in 2016 Executive Secretary, Committee for the Appreciation of Cultural Relics, Chinese Cultural Heritage Protection Association Solo exhibition "The Most Beautiful Encounter of Earth and Fire: When Natural Glazes Meet Mineral Glazes, Wood-Fired Ceramics" at Wen Shi, Taipei in 2017 Solo exhibition of wood-fired daily life ceramics 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 Pot Award Design Competition in 2018 Exhibited at Farglory Museum of Modern Art, New Taipei City Exhibited at the Taipei World Trade Center Tea Culture Industry & Creative Aesthetics Exhibition in 2018 Exhibited oil paintings of Xuan Tea Ware at the Taipei World Trade Center Tea Expo in 2018 Excellence Award at the 7th Wei Wu Ying International Tea Culture Competition in 2018 Exhibited at the 14th China (Yiwu) International Trade Fair for Cultural Products and Gifts in 2019 Selected for the 8th International Golden Pot Award Ceramic Design Competition in 2020 Joint exhibition at Taichung Port Art Center in 2020 Joint exhibition "Brilliant Gold: Wood-Fired Tea Ware and Flower Vessels" at Meng Jiao Gallery, Taipei in 2021 Joint exhibition of wood-fired tea ware and flower vessels at Cang Shan Gallery, Sanyi, Miaoli in 2021 Illustrator for tea ware in the book "Exploring the Aesthetic Consciousness of Japanese Tea Ceramics" in 2023 Exhibited tea ware illustrations at SiSiNanCun Gallery in 2023 Joint exhibition with the Nantou Pottery Association at Nantou Cultural Center in 2024 Joint exhibition with the Nantou Pottery Association at Nantou Wude Hall in 2025 Joint exhibition with the Nantou Pottery Association at Taichung Dadun Cultural Center in 2025 Joint exhibition with the Nantou Pottery Association at National Changhua Living Art Center in 2025 Joint exhibition "Love Pottery, Give Love: Pottery Charity Exhibition" by the Nantou County Government Cultural Affairs Bureau in 2025 Silver Award at the 3rd Craftsmanship Dream National Craft and Cultural Creative Product Competition in 2025 Appointed as a collaborative teaching industry mentor and professional ceramics lecturer at a university in 2025 **Gentle Reminder Before Ordering** **Material** **Ceramic** **Usage and Care Instructions** **1. 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