Planeware

Derek Au is a young American artist currently exhibiting in Form & Function. He is based in Jingdezhen and works as the Studio Manager at the Pottery Workshop. His newest series received much interest and glowing praise at our opening reception last Saturday.

This series of "planeware" takes inspiration from the Hutian kiln, located close to Derek's studio. During the Song dynasty, the Hutian kiln produced Qingbai porcelain wares that were partly influenced by Tang and Song dynasty silver wares. Derek's works embody the same delicate beauty, but he employs a porcelain slab technique that he developed, emulating metalsmithing techniques. The result is skillful precision and gentle lines.