Govy Ziwiya Zadothi Zapatebulo ndi Kayoko Nishii

Dizayini ya Govy Ziwiya Zadothi Zapatebulo ndi Kayoko Nishii ndi wopambana wotamandika kwambiri pa mphotho yaulemu ya 2026 Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award mu Gawo la Mpikisano la Mapangidwe a Zophikira, Zodyera, Makopo ndi Zophikira.

BronzeZida za Kukhitchini· 2026

Govy Ziwiya Zadothi Zapatebulo

ndi Kayoko Nishii

Wopambana pa Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award mu Gawo la Zida za Kukhitchini

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Wopambana Wotsimikizidwa

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Pitani ku Tsamba Onani ku A' Design Award Nkhani Yofalitsidwa Chizindikiro cha Mphotho

Mitundu

Kapangidwe

Za Govy Ziwiya Zadothi Zapatebulo

Govy ndi gulu la ziwiya zadothi zapatebulo zopangidwa kudzera mu njira yopanga dongo m'magawo osanjikizana. Zigawo zochepa thupi za dongo zimasanjikizidwa ndi kupanikizidwa kotero kuti mawonekedwe a mizere yamatabwa amatuluka kuchokera mkati mwa chinthucho m'malo mokongoletsedwa pamwamba pokha. Mizereyi ndi gawo la thupi la dothi lenilenilo, choncho kasanjikizidwe kake kamapitirira pamwamba, pansi, m'mphepete ndi m'magawo odulidwa a chiwiya chilichonse. Mitundu yoposa makumi asanu ya dongo inayesedwa kuti mitundu yake igwirizane bwino komanso kuti idziwike momwe imachepera ikawotchedwa. Guluili likuphatikizapo makapu, mbale zozama ndi mbale zathyathyathya za mitundu inayi ya matabwa.

Chidziwitso

Za Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award

Govy Ziwiya Zadothi Zapatebulo ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka kwambiri komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino kwambiri omwe amaonekera ndi luso lolenga, kuchenjera ndi nzeru zakuthwa. Opambana a Bronze ndi zinthu zaluso kwambiri ndi zolenga modabwitsa zomwe zimatsimikizira zochitika zazikulu, kulingalira ndi kuchenjera kwa opanga awo. Govy Ziwiya Zadothi Zapatebulo akuyembekezeka kukhala chinthu choyamikiridwa, chosirira ndi chokondedwa, chaukatswiri wapadera ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo ndipo ndi abwino kwambiri chifukwa cha kusamala kwawo zazing'ono. Govy Ziwiya Zadothi Zapatebulo amakwaniritsa zosowa mokongola, kukhudza zilakolako, kukopa mitima ndi kudzutsa chidwi.

Kumbuyo kwa Kapangidwe

Katundu wa Atolankhani

Umboni, mamembala a gulu ndi zambiri zapadera zoperekedwa ndi wopanga.

Makhalidwe Apadera: Govy is a ceramic tableware collection formed through structurally layered clay. Different clay bodies are stacked and compressed to generate wood-grain patterns that emerge from within the material rather than being applied. Circular knot-like patterns are intentionally designed through controlled layer composition. The layered structure appears consistently across the entire piece—including the surface, underside, edges, and cross-sections—unifying visual expression and internal structure. More than fifty clay bodies were tested to achieve color harmony and compatible shrinkage during firing.
Miyezo ndi Kuphimba: Mugs (Diameter x Height): Small 6.5 x 6.5 cm, Medium 8 x 8 cm, Large 9 x 9 cm.
Bowls (Owan): Small 13 x 5 cm, Medium 17 x 7 cm.
Deep Plates: 20 x 4 cm.
Plates: 13 x 2 cm, 19 x 2 cm, 24 x 2 cm, 27 x 3 cm, 33 x 3.5 cm.
Available colors: Whitewood, Oak, Cherrywood, Walnut.
Production takes approximately three weeks from mold creation, or one week when molds and clay preparation are completed.
Zizindikiro: Modular Design, Layered Clay, Ceramic Tableware, Material Structure, Nerikomi
Teknoloji Yopangira: Govy is produced through layered clay construction derived from traditional nerikomi techniques. More than fifty clay bodies were tested to evaluate color harmony and shrinkage compatibility. Thin clay slabs are laminated, compressed, and reformed to create stable layered structures that generate wood-like grain patterns. Mold forming enables consistent forms while preserving the natural variation inherent to the stratified clay structure.
Vuto la Dizayini: The central challenge was translating the visual richness of wooden vessels into ceramic while maintaining durability and usability. Over fifty clay bodies were tested to determine compatible color combinations and shrinkage behavior. Through layered construction, compression forming, and mold-based prototyping, stable grain structures were achieved. Nearly forty form prototypes were evaluated with professional chefs, leading to the final selection of forms and four wood-tone color options.
Kafukufuku: This project investigates how layered clay techniques, including nerikomi, can generate wood-grain structures directly within ceramic tableware. Instead of surface decoration, different clay bodies are laminated and compressed so the grain becomes part of the material itself. More than fifty clay bodies were tested to examine color harmony and shrinkage behavior, while over forty plate forms were developed to study proportion, usability, and food presentation. Final selections were evaluated with professional chefs to determine effective color tones and plate proportions.
Chilimbikitso: Govy is inspired by the structural logic of wood, where growth is recorded through layered formation. The project translates this natural process into ceramics through layered clay construction. Layers are intentionally composed and compressed so wood-like grain structures emerge from within the material rather than being applied as surface decoration. As a result, the structural depth of wood is realized in ceramic form, where visual expression and material structure are unified, creating a natural warmth that enhances the presence of food while remaining versatile across different dining contexts.
Nthawi ya Polojekiti: The project began in 2016 in the United States, with early works exhibited in a gallery context. Development continued intermittently, resumed in 2023, and was completed in November 2025.
Mdondomeko ya Ntchito: Govy functions as a flexible tableware system that adapts to different dining environments. Users can select individual pieces or combine multiple forms and sizes to create varied table settings. Four wood-tone color options allow visual pairing with different foods and personal preferences while maintaining a coherent material identity. The lightweight construction improves everyday usability, and the thickness can be adjusted during production to suit both domestic use and professional kitchens.
Mwini Zithunzi: Photography　Christopher Brown