Cheng Wei White Chipin (Terracotta) Flower Vase
Cheng Wei White Chipin (Terracotta) Flower Vase
Cheng Wei White Chipin (Terracotta) Flower Vase

Cheng Wei White Chipin (Terracotta) Flower Vase

Maker: Cheng Wei

Regular price £1,250.00

Material: Ceramic

Dimensions: H 17cm x Ø 19cm

Origin: Made in China

 

Description: The incised texture of this vase can remind us of waves, and compliments the round tapered shape. The vase is hand thrown with a terracotta clay body made dark by the atmosphere of the firing and the high iron content of the clay. The darkness of the clay is almost covered with an sandy white slip. 


Artist: Born in Luzhou, Sichuan province of China in 1987, Cheng Wei graduated from Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute in 2010 and went on to set up his own studio. After being inspired by a natural wood firing process in 2013, he established his personal brand Songfeng House.

Cheng’s practice mainly revolves around teaware, favouring clay with a high iron content. “Personally, I feel that teaware made with high iron clay is perfect for tea making because the material enriches the flavour of tea. My teaware will change over time with use. Most of my teaware is left naturally finished with no glaze, and some I prefer to treat the surface with expressive layers of clay, which present a sense of age and the passing of time.”

Through an eclectic range of forms and finishes, Cheng Wei’s harmonious blend of traditional and contemporary, organic and refined, ancient and contemporary, create an exciting and endlessly unique collection.