Coral Vas Theanum by Swee Tuan Pang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum in Ars Pulchra Competition Category.

ArgentumArs Pulchra· 2020

Coral Vas Theanum

by Swee Tuan Pang

Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum Winner in Ars Pulchra Category

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The Design

About Coral Vas Theanum

Coralium est vas theanum manu factum, ex intricatis formis texturisque coraliorum marinorum inspiratum. Ansa singularis sinit vas ex omnibus partibus teneri, supra caput, a sinistra vel a dextra, varios modos referens quibus diversae culturae vas theanum tractant. Sinus in posteriore corpore sinit vas comprimi atque tolli. Operculi designatio ansae inserta est, ita ut lineae circa totam formam fluant. Coralium ex fictili spiris constructo, mutato, sculpto texturatoque factum est, vitro shino perfectum et in oxidatione coctum.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum

Coral Vas Theanum victor est Praemii A' Design Award Argenteum, honoris eximie amplissimi formis summi generis, pulchris et conspicuis dati. Victores Argenti opera valde splendida et creandi ingenio praedita sunt, quae praestantem peritiam, talentum et acumen auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Coral Vas Theanum opus mirabile, exemplare, valde professionale et penitus novum fore. Haec forma Argento victa inventum notabile et admiratum est, quod ad fines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae promovendos confert. Coral Vas Theanum creatio est, quam multi invident, quae cupiditates excitat, sensus bonos affert et admirationem miraculumque movet.

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