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This sculpture by Mingkai Zhou was crafted from red saggar clay using stacking and sculpting techniques. Once semi-dry, it was cut horizontally and hollowed. The edges were roughened and joined with slip before slow medium-temperature firing. Capturing the final stage of a seed's life cycle, as it reaches full bloom before returning to the earth, the work explores the poetic transition between growth and rebirth.
With the generous support of Hantang Culture, Homo Faber Guardian of Creativity and Craftsmanship
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CATEGORY
Sculpture
YEAR
2026
DIMENSIONS
50W x 25H x 25D cm
Mingkai conveys the warmth of clay through specialised modelling techniques
