Coral Teapot by Swee Tuan Pang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award na Pilak in Disenyo ng Sining at Instalasyong Pansining Competition Category.

PilakSining· 2020

Coral Teapot

by Swee Tuan Pang

A' Design Award na Pilak Winner in Sining Category

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The Design

About Coral Teapot

Ang Coral ay isang handmade na teapot na inspirasyon ng masalimuot na hugis at tekstura ng mga korales sa dagat. Ang nag-iisang hawakan ay nagbibigay-daan upang mahawakan ang teapot mula sa lahat ng direksyon, mula sa itaas, mula sa kaliwa o mula sa kanan, na sumasalamin sa maraming paraan kung paano hinahawakan ng iba't ibang kultura ang isang teapot. Ang isang lubog na bahagi sa likuran ng katawan ay nagbibigay-daan upang mapisil at maiangat ang teapot. Ang disenyo ng takip ay nakapaloob sa hawakan, kaya ang mga linya ay umaagos sa buong hugis. Ang Coral ay gawa sa coil-constructed, binago, inukit at tinekstura na earthenware, tinapos ng shino glaze at niluto sa pamamagitan ng oxidation.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award na Pilak

Ang Coral Teapot ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Pilak, isang pambihirang prestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga disenyong nasa pinakamataas na antas, nakabibighani at kahanga-hanga. Ang mga nagwagi ng Pilak ay mga likhang lubhang makinang at napakamalikhain na naglalarawan sa pambihirang kadalubhasaan, talento at talas ng isip ng kanilang mga tagapagdisenyo. Inaasahang ang Coral Teapot ay isang kahanga-hangang likhang huwaran na kapansin-pansing propesyonal at malalim na makabago. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Pilak ay isang lubhang kapansin-pansin at hinahangaang imbensyon na nakikinabang at nagpapaunlad sa mga hangganan ng sining, agham, disenyo at teknolohiya. Ang Coral Teapot ay isang likhang labis na kinaiinggitan na gumigising ng mga hangarin, nagdadala ng positibong damdamin at nagpapasiklab ng pagkamangha at pagkabighani.

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