This creation research is based on the combination of pottery and enamel, and is based on the value of traditional craftsmanship. It states the two materials' personal creative concept of ceramic art. The author explores the cultural context of purple sand and enamel from the characteristics and background of materials, sorting out the reasons for the combination and stagnation of the two in the Qing Dynasty, as the author's reflection on the history of arts and crafts, also as an opportunity for the author to create.
This creative research is based on the theme of“XIANG”, which covers all-inclusive visual possibilities. Based on this, four series of creations have been developed: "XinXIANG xiangxinXIANG", "Imprinting XIANG", "XianXIANG xiangXIANG" and " "Mountains and mountain XIANG" are in the form of containers, sculptures, and installations. The author studied the proportions and techniques of enamel to echo the effect of enamel flow through modeling.
The author applies enamel firing research to the creation of purple sand, in order to put forward innovative insights on materials, and to recreate the spirit of inheritance and innovation in this era. Giving people unprecedented visual experience through this creative research. Meanwhile, offering references for contemporary ceramic art creators using enamel as decoration.