Round Heaven Square Earth
20CM(W)X22CM(H)X10CM(D)
Stoneware Sculpture 2024
By Louisa Peasley
Round Heaven Square Earth
22CM(W)X18CM(H)X5CM(D)
Stoneware Sculpture 2024
By Louisa Peasley
Round Heaven Square Earth
22CM(W)X20CM(H)X12CM(D)
Stoneware Sculpture 2024
By Louisa Peasley
Round Heaven Square Earth
22CM(W)X21CM(H)X5CM(D)
Stoneware Sculpture 2024
By Louisa Peasley
Louisa Peasley 關美嬋
Louisa’s work is deeply influenced by her appreciation for the tactile and organic qualities of clay. Her creations often reflect a playful yet thoughtful exploration of everyday life, as seen in her acclaimed series “Chicken Feather, Garlic Skin”, which humorously and poignantly captures the mundane yet meaningful aspects of human existence. Her work has been celebrated for its ability to blend humor, cultural depth, and technical mastery, making her a distinctive voice in the contemporary ceramics scene.
Rooted in her Chinese heritage, Louisa’s work also draws inspiration from traditional craftsmanship and the cultural significance of ceramics in East Asia. Her participation in numerous exhibitions and competitions, highlights her commitment to preserving and reinterpreting the rich legacy of ceramic art. In 2005,2007,2010,2013,2016 and 2021, her works were selected by the prestigious “Flagstaff House Museum of Tea War Competition” for exhibitions. In 2016, she was honored with an Award of Excellence for her work in the same competition, further solidifying her reputation as a leading ceramic artist. Her work was also shortlisted in the “The 5th Taiwan International Gold Teapot Prize 2014”.
She has great passion in sharing her skills and knowledge in ceramic creation. She is now a pottery teacher of the Giant Year Gallery. Her stunning artworks are permanently showcased there, and the number of local and international collectors are growing fast.
關美嬋的創作深受她對陶泥質感與有機特性的熱愛所啟發。她的作品常帶有玩味而細膩的日常觀察，例如廣受好評的系列《雞毛蒜皮》，該系列以幽默又感性的方式，捕捉生活中看似瑣碎卻富有意義的瞬間。她的創作風格兼具幽默感、文化深度與技術精湛，讓她成為當代陶藝界中極具辨識度的藝術家之一。
關美嬋的藝術深植於中國文化傳承，也從東亞陶藝的傳統工藝與文化意義中汲取靈感。她積極參與多項展覽與比賽，致力於傳承與詮釋陶藝的豐厚歷史。她的作品曾於 2005、2007、2010、2013、2016 及 2021 年多次入選由香港茶具文物館主辦的「茶具創作比賽」展覽，並於 2016 年獲頒「優異獎」，進一步奠定其作為資深陶藝家的地位。她的作品亦入圍「2014 第五屆臺灣國際金壺獎」。
她熱衷於分享陶藝創作的技巧與經驗，目前是巨年藝廊的陶藝導師。她的精美作品常設展出於藝廊之中，並持續吸引本地與國際藏家的高度關注與收藏。
Louisa has recently created a series of contemporary ceramic artworks called "round heaven, square earth" (天圓地方).Each sculpture features carefully selected glaze textures and hues, chosen to evoke emotions and memories. The interplay of colors invites personal interpretation, transforming these ceramic forms into objects of contemplation and emotional resonance, bridging ancient philosophy with contemporary expression.
關美嬋 最近創作了一系列名為《天圓地方》的當代陶藝作品。每件作品皆運用了細心挑選的釉色與肌理，旨在喚起觀者的情感與記憶。色彩之間的交錯互動引導個人詮釋，使陶藝形式成為靜思與情感共鳴的載體，將古老哲思與當代表達緊密相連。
Artist Statement:
In this collection, I explore the profound relationship between circular and angular forms, drawing from the traditional Chinese concept of "round heaven, square earth" (天圓地方). The circle, a symbol of wholeness, the cosmos, and the cycle of life, intertwines with the stability and grounded nature of the square to reflect the dynamic balance between transcendence and grounding.
The circular ceramic forms convey the infinite flow of time and existence, with certain rings remaining unbroken to signify harmony, while others are intentionally fractured to depict life’s unpredictability and growth through imperfection.
At the base of the circles, small cubes act as grounding anchors, symbolizing the connection between the ethereal and the material. This juxtaposition mirrors the complementary relationship between the heavens and the earth, encouraging viewers to reflect on their role within this cosmic equilibrium.
Each sculpture features carefully selected glaze textures and hues, chosen to evoke emotions and memories. The interplay of colors invites personal interpretation, transforming these ceramic forms into objects of contemplation and emotional resonance, bridging ancient philosophy with contemporary expression
藝術家聲明：
在這個系列中，我探索圓形與方形之間的深刻關係，靈感來自中國傳統哲學「天圓地方」的理念。圓形象徵完整、宇宙與生命的循環；方形則象徵穩定與根基。這兩種形態的結合，反映出超越與落實之間的動態平衡。
圓形陶瓷作品展現出時間與存在的無限流動，有些圓環保持完整，象徵和諧；也有些刻意破裂，以呈現生命的不可預測性與從不完美中成長的過程。
在作品的圓形底部，我加入小立方體作為穩定的錨點，象徵精神與物質的連結。這種對比呼應了天地之間的互補關係，也鼓勵觀者思考自己在宇宙平衡中的角色。
每件雕塑皆運用了精心挑選的釉色與質感，旨在喚起內在情感與個人回憶。色彩的交融提供自由的詮釋空間，使這些作品不僅具造型之美，更成為可引發思考與情感共鳴的藝術載體，連結古老哲學與當代語境。
Round Heaven, Square Earth 天圓地方 . Louisa Peasley 關美嬋