Coral Teontzia by Swee Tuan Pang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award in Arte Eder eta Arte Instalazio Diseinua Competition Category.

ZilarArte Ederra· 2020

Coral Teontzia

by Swee Tuan Pang

Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Arte Ederra Category

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The Design

About Coral Teontzia

Coral eskuz egindako teontzia da, itsas koralen forma eta ehundura konplexuek inspiratua. Kirten bakarrak teontzia norabide guztietatik heltzeko aukera ematen du, goitik, ezkerretik edo eskuinetik, kultura desberdinek teontzi bat heltzeko dituzten modu ugariak islatuz. Gorputzaren atzealdean dagoen koska batek teontzia estutu eta jasotzeko aukera ematen du. Estalkiaren diseinua kirtenean integratuta dago, hala lerroek forma osoaren inguruan jariatzen dute. Coral xingola-teknikaz eraikitako, eraldatutako, zizelkatutako eta ehundutako buztinez egina dago, shino esmaltez akabatua eta oxidazioan errea.

The Recognition

About the Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award

Coral Teontzia Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, goi-mailako, zoragarriak eta liluragarriak diren diseinuei ematen zaien ezohiko aitorpen prestijiotsua. Zilar-mailako irabazleak lan oso distiratsuak eta sormen biziko lanak dira, beren diseinatzaileen aditutasun, talentu eta zorroztasun nabarmenak erakusten dituztenak. Coral Teontzia erakusleiho-lan zoragarria, nabarmenki profesionala eta sakonki berritzailea izatea espero da. Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu hau asmakizun oso nabarmena eta miretsia da, onura ekartzen duena eta artearen, zientziaren, diseinuaren eta teknologiaren mugak zabaltzen dituena. Coral Teontzia jende askok inbidia duen sorkuntza da, desirak pizten dituena, sentimendu positiboak ekartzen dituena eta harridura eta txunditzea pizten dituena.

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