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

PerakSeni Rupa· 2020

Coral Poci Téh

by Swee Tuan Pang

A' Design Award Perak Winner in Seni Rupa Category

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The Design

About Coral Poci Téh

Coral nyaéta poci téh damel leungeun anu diilhaman ku wangun sareng tékstur karang laut anu rumit. Cecekelan tunggalna ngamungkinkeun poci téh dicekel ti sagala arah, ti luhur, ti kénca atawa ti katuhu, ngagambarkeun sababaraha cara béda budaya nyekel poci téh. Legok di bagian pungkur awak poci ngamungkinkeun poci téh dijepit sareng diangkat. Rarancang tutupna nyawiji jeung cecekelan, ku kituna garis-garisna ngalir sabudeureun sakabéh wangunna. Coral didamel tina gerabah anu dirakit ku téhnik gulung, dirobih, diukir sareng dibéré tékstur, dipungkas ku glasir shino sareng diduruk dina oksidasi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Perak

Coral Poci Téh mangrupa juara A' Design Award Perak, pangakuan anu luar biasa bergengsi anu dipasihkeun ka desain kelas luhur, endah jeung matak kagum. Para juara Perak téh karya anu pohara cemerlang jeung pohara kréatif anu ngagambarkeun kaahlian, bakat jeung kapinteran para désainerna. Coral Poci Téh diharepkeun jadi karya anu éndah, karya andalan anu pohara profésional jeung pohara inovatif. Desain juara A' Design Award Perak ieu mangrupa panemuan anu pohara kasohor jeung dikagumi anu mangpaat sarta ngamajukeun watesan seni, élmu, desain jeung téknologi. Coral Poci Téh mangrupa kréasi anu pohara diirikeun anu ngahudang kahayang, ngabawa rasa positip, jeung ngahudangkeun rasa heran jeung 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