Coral Teepot by Swee Tuan Pang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award in Silwer in Beeldende Kunste en Kunsinstallasie Ontwerp Competition Category.

SilwerBeeldende Kuns· 2020

Coral Teepot

by Swee Tuan Pang

A' Design Award in Silwer Winner in Beeldende Kuns Category

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The Design

About Coral Teepot

Coral is 'n handgemaakte teepot geïnspireer deur die ingewikkelde vorms en teksture van seekoraal. Die enkele handvatsel laat toe dat die teepot uit alle rigtings vasgehou word, van bo, van links of van regs, wat die vele maniere weerspieël waarop verskillende kulture 'n teepot hanteer. 'n Inkeping aan die agterkant van die liggaam laat toe dat die teepot geknyp en opgetel word. Die ontwerp van die deksel is in die handvatsel geïntegreer, sodat die lyne rondom die hele vorm vloei. Coral is gemaak van spiraal-gekonstrueerde, gewysigde, gekerfde en getekstureerde erdewerk, afgewerk met shino-glasuur en gebrand in oksidasie.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Silwer

Coral Teepot is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Silwer, 'n buitengewoon prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan topklas-, pragtige en indrukwekkende ontwerpe. Wenners in Silwer is geweldig briljante en uiters kreatiewe werke wat die uitstaande kundigheid, talent en skerpsinnigheid van hul ontwerpers illustreer. Daar word verwag dat Coral Teepot 'n wonderlike vertoonstuk is wat merkwaardig professioneel en diepgaande innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Silwer gewen het, is 'n hoogs noemenswaardige, bewonderde uitvinding wat die grense van kuns, wetenskap, ontwerp en tegnologie bevoordeel en uitbrei. Coral Teepot is 'n wyd beny skepping wat begeertes oproep, positiewe gevoelens bring en verbasing en verwondering wek.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Coral-inspired, this teapot has a single handle that effectively encompasses handling the teapot from all directions (overhead, left or right) and is inclusive of the myriad of ways different cultures handle a teapot. The indent at the back of the pot allows the pot to be pinched and lifted. Incorporating the lid's design into the handle, the lines of the teapot pleasingly flows around the whole form.
Dimensions & Packaging: 125mm x 90mm x 165mm
Tags: ceramic, teapot, coral, earthenware, carved, handmade
Production Technology: Coil-constructed, altered, carved and textured earthenware; shino glaze, oxidation fired (1200°C)
Design Challenge: The most challenging part was constructing the handle. Clay being a soft and malleable material prior firing made it difficult to maintain and keep the overhead handle in position. The highly intricate coral texture of the teapot also required a lot of meticulous work.
Inspiration: As a child, I loved visiting the beach with my family. Picking seashells and exploring the corals that were washed on the shores was my favourite pastime. Memories of these happy moments have always stayed firmly with me. Inspired by the intricacy and elegant details on corals, I created the series "Coral - Rhythm of the Seas", to commemorate the wonderful times of my childhood.
Project Duration: Started in January 2013 and finished in February 2013.
Operation Flow: With its single handle, this teapot can effectively be handled from all directions (overhead, left or right). It embraces a culturally myriad of ways of handling a teapot.
Image Credits: Chan Han Onn