2013

To further promote the ceramic development in Taiwan, Yingge Ceramics Museum used to hold Taipei Ceramics Awards for seven times and Taiwan Ceramics Gold Awards for six times consecutively. The former was focused on ceramic art, whereas the latter highlighted ceramic practicality in the hope that ceramic utensils could be widely used. The beauty of countless works has been showcased in various exhibitions every year in which general public get a chance to be better acquainted with the dynamics of Taiwan’s ceramics and its important role in daily life.
 
The First New Taipei City Ceramics Awards is a whole new competition in 2013 that blends the value and versatility of aforementioned awards. Its Innovation Awards include the Creative Category and the Utilitarian Category, aiming to become a platform for ceramic works of both kinds to shine. It is hoped through the awards could Taiwan’s ceramic development march forward, and demonstrate exceptional ceramic works that combine techniques and aesthetics of life.
 
The Creative Category is to recognize the energy and creativity shown by innovation in art statement, expressive techniques, forms, ceramic texture, and use of mixed media. There are one gold prize winner, two silver prize winners, three bronze prize winners, and 36 finalists in the total of the record high 110 entries in recent competitions of this kind. Many of the contestants are young ceramic artists whose works are themed on either Human Life or explorations on one’s Nature and Conscience.
 
Despite of the scarcity of experimental works this year, both silver prize winners bring in outstanding works with creative experimental elements. Li Tsung-ju’s Straw Clay Branches is mainly made by porcelain clay. Straws covered by mud are juxtaposed in the process of firing, leaving traces on the final work. It shows power and the link between the tangible and the intangible. Transitory Space by Thomas Cheong Kah-ho combines fluorescent acrylic sticks and traditional utensils and adds a touch of image reflection. The work creates the time space between the new and the old, just like living in the transitory space between the real and the virtual world. Generally speaking, the competition this year has seen some great concepts, use of materials, and diversity of skills. Enable GingerCannot connect to Ginger Check your internet connection
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