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Coral Teko by Swee Tuan Pang

Coral Teko by Swee Tuan Pang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award Perak in Desain Seni Rupa dan Instalasi Seni Competition Category.


PerakSeni Rupa· 2020

Coral Teko

by Swee Tuan Pang

A' Design Award Perak Winner in Seni Rupa Category

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Colors

The Design

About Coral Teko

Coral adalah teko buatan tangan yang terinspirasi oleh bentuk dan tekstur rumit karang laut. Pegangan tunggalnya memungkinkan teko digenggam dari segala arah, dari atas, dari kiri, maupun dari kanan, mencerminkan beragam cara berbagai budaya memegang sebuah teko. Cekungan di bagian belakang badan teko memungkinkannya dijepit dan diangkat. Desain tutupnya menyatu dengan pegangan, sehingga garis-garisnya mengalir mengelilingi keseluruhan bentuk. Coral dibuat dari tanah liat earthenware yang dibentuk dengan teknik pilin, dimodifikasi, diukir, dan diberi tekstur, diselesaikan dengan glasir shino serta dibakar dalam pembakaran oksidasi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Perak

Coral Teko adalah pemenang A' Design Award Perak, pengakuan yang sangat bergengsi yang diberikan kepada desain kelas atas yang indah dan mengesankan. Pemenang Perak adalah karya yang sangat cemerlang dan sangat kreatif yang menggambarkan keahlian, bakat, dan ketajaman luar biasa para desainernya. Coral Teko diharapkan menjadi karya yang menakjubkan, etalase keahlian, sangat profesional, dan sangat inovatif. Desain pemenang A' Design Award Perak ini adalah penemuan yang sangat menonjol dan dikagumi yang bermanfaat bagi dan memajukan batas-batas seni, sains, desain, dan teknologi. Coral Teko adalah kreasi yang sangat dicemburui yang membangkitkan keinginan, membawa perasaan positif, dan memercikkan keheranan dan kekaguman.

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

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