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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 Reka Bentuk Seni Halus dan Pemasangan Seni Competition Category.


PerakSeni Halus· 2020

Coral Teko

by Swee Tuan Pang

A' Design Award Perak Winner in Seni Halus Category

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Colors

The Design

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

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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