Coral Teko by Swee Tuan Pang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award Perak in Reka Bentuk Seni Halus dan Pemasangan Seni Competition Category.
PerakSeni Halus· 2020
Coral Teko
A' Design Award Perak Winner in Seni Halus Category
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About Coral Teko
Coral ialah sebuah teko buatan tangan yang diilhamkan oleh bentuk dan tekstur rumit batu karang laut. Pemegang tunggal membolehkan teko ini dipegang dari semua arah, dari atas, dari kiri atau dari kanan, mencerminkan pelbagai cara budaya yang berbeza memegang sebuah teko. Lekukan di bahagian belakang badan teko membolehkannya dicubit dan diangkat. Reka bentuk penutupnya diintegrasikan ke dalam pemegang, jadi garisan mengalir mengelilingi keseluruhan bentuknya. Coral diperbuat daripada tembikar tanah yang dibina dengan teknik lingkaran, diubah suai, diukir dan diberi tekstur, disiapkan dengan glis shino dan dibakar secara pengoksidaan.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Perak
Coral Teko ialah pemenang A' Design Award Perak, pengiktirafan yang sangat berprestij yang dianugerahkan kepada reka bentuk bertaraf tinggi, indah dan mengagumkan. Pemenang Perak ialah karya yang amat cemerlang dan sangat kreatif yang menggambarkan kepakaran, bakat dan ketajaman fikiran yang luar biasa pereka bentuknya. Coral Teko diharapkan menjadi karya yang menakjubkan, contoh teladan, sangat profesional dan sangat inovatif. Reka bentuk pemenang A' Design Award Perak ini ialah ciptaan yang sangat ketara dan dikagumi yang memberi manfaat kepada dan memajukan batas seni, sains, reka bentuk dan teknologi. Coral Teko ialah ciptaan yang sangat dicemburui yang membangkitkan keinginan, membawa perasaan positif dan mencetuskan rasa hairan serta kagum.
Behind the Design
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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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