Artifacts embody the Way; skills promote culture.
Drawing upon the flames of a thousand-year-old furnace, we forge a new chapter in the universe.
As if Alive—The Contemporary Revival of Eastern Material Culture.
Zen Mind
The dragon, hidden in the depths, is now within one’s grasp; its hidden charm and auspicious energy transform into a Zen heart.
In Jian Village, swords are forged from celestial iron; in Longquan, they are glazed with a sky-blue glaze that emerges after the rain.
Reduction at a temperature of 1,300 degrees.
The glaze is deep and subdued, with dragon motifs subtly hidden within the swirling clouds.
The dragon’s roar accompanies meditation; mist and dawn wash away worldly cares.
Things of the cosmos: powerful yet unassuming.
The Way lies in contemplation; the vessel serves to soothe the spirit.
The Sky
With a single grasp, the Milky Way is held within one’s hand; with a heart that embraces all things, the universe is transformed.
Longquan’s “Sky-Blue After Rain” glaze, combined with the essence of celestial iron from Hejian Village.
Reduction at a temperature of 1,300 degrees.
The glaze has an ethereal quality, reminiscent of the vast and boundless Milky Way.
The vast sky holds the finest dust; in a cup, I watch the stars move.
The wonders of the cosmos lie right in the palm of your hand.
The Dao resides in heaven and earth; vessels serve to embody the Dao.
Zhengding
Hold the jade and the gem in a single grasp; uphold righteousness unwaveringly to cultivate inner strength.
Longquan porcelain clay is its body; Jiancun celestial iron is its soul.
Reduction at a temperature of 1,300 degrees.
The exterior glaze is simple and unadorned, yet within lies the profound and ancient mystery of the universe.
Concentration fosters wisdom; tea and tobacco nurture the noble spirit.
The wonders of the cosmos, condensed into a tiny space.
The Way is found in daily life; tools help us establish ourselves.
Dragon's Roar, Zen Mind
An orchid from a secluded valley fits in the palm of my hand; by clarifying the mind and realizing one’s true nature, I grasp the essence of Zen.
Drawing inspiration from the moon-white glaze of Longquan celadon, it blends the deep, resonant charm of Jiancun’s celestial iron.
Reduction at a temperature of 1,300 degrees.
The glaze is clear and luminous, like the moon reflected in a still pond.
In the realm of Zen, there is nothing; with a single thought, one enters stillness.
Things of the cosmos return to the ethereal.
The Way lies in the absence of thought; the vessel serves to purify the mind.
The Path of Lotus Birth
With every step, lotus blossoms emerge, gathering in a single grasp; washing away the dust and purifying the mind, transforming into the Taiji.
Longquan Zijing porcelain clay, combined with the essence of Tian Tie from Hejian Village.
Reduction at a temperature of 1,300 degrees.
The fetus is stable and firm, like a lotus emerging from the mud.
The lotus reflects the Taiji; with a flick of the wrist, the universe is transformed.
The essence of the cosmos lies in tranquility and stillness.
The Way is realized through the heart; tools are used to cultivate one’s character.
The Treasure Gourd of No-Thought
Cupping the moon and playing with its shadows, I gather it in the palm of my hand; calming my mind and returning to my true nature, I let all thoughts fade away.
Ancient Tian Tie from Jian Village, blended with Gaoling porcelain clay from Longquan.
Reduction at a temperature of 1,300 degrees.
The glaze’s color is subdued, yet it embodies the spiritual energy of the universe.
The treasure gourd contains all things; holding it stills mundane thoughts.
The mysteries of the cosmos lie in harmony.
The Way lies in the ordinary; the vessel serves to calm the mind.
Tai Chi Gua Sha Board
Holding the sun and clouds in one hand, harmonizing the meridians to embody the Taiji.
Fragments of the ancient Tian Tie formula, blended with Longquan purple-gold porcelain clay.
Reduction at a temperature of 1,300 degrees.
The iron-star hidden glaze flows like the Milky Way.
Tai Chi gives rise to the Two Principles; Gua Sha unblocks the meridians.
Things from the stars melt into the palm of my hand.
The Way is found in daily life; tools are used to nurture life.