Artist Hsin-Chuen Lin at Sculptr.com

Hsin-Chuen Lin

Artist Statement

My work has been strongly influenced by traditional vessel forms, particularly early Chinese objects. Bronzes from the Shang and Zhou periods and pottery from the Sung dynasty have provided me with several thousand years of culture resources for my creativity. Also, the freedom and spontaneity of making pots which I learned from American contemporary ceramics broadened my view. I like to integrate cultural influences into my work using contemporary concepts and techniques.

Most of my pots are made on a potter wheel. After the pieces are formed, they are then pinched, punched, torn, or squeezed. I like the organic look of the clay forms. Spraying glaze and reduction firing are the usual processes that I use. I do not apply many fancy glazes to my work. The dry glaze and reduction firing make the texture naturally. I like to make strong forms that need no embellishment. To me, the forms express themselves strongly, and more importantly the process of making pots itself is the most enjoyable thing.

Ceramics

Exhibitions and Awards

For more information please visit my Web site
www.mypots.net

Education

1988-91 University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, Master of Fine Arts.
Major: Ceramics. Minor: Metalsmithing and Jewelry.

1980-84 National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan
Bachelor of Education. Major: Industrial Education.

Awards and Honors

1995 California State Fair, Award of Merit
California State Fair, California
Santa Clara County Fair, Special Award
San Jose, California

1994 California State Fair, Award of Merit
California State Fair, Exposition Center, Sacramento, California
Santa Clara County Fair, 1st Prize
Santa Clara County Fair Association, Inc. San Jose, California

1993 California State Fair, Award of Merit
California State Fair, California
Santa Clara County Fair, 1st & 2nd Prize
Santa Clara County Fair Association, Inc. San Jose, California

1992 California State Fair, Award of Merit
California
Tabletop Ceramics & Glass, Best of Show
Artisans Gallery, Mill valley, California
4th Annual Teapot show, Best Functional Award
A. Houberbocken, Inc. The Upper Gallery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

1991 Iowa Crafts: 24, Student Award
Charles H. MacNider Museum, Mason City, Iowa

1990 Feats of Clay III, Purchase Award Lincoln Arts & Culture Foundation, Lincoln, California

1986 11th National Fine Art Exhibition
3rd award (ceramics section). Taipei, Taiwan

1985 39th Taiwan Provincial Fine Art Exhibition
Provincial Government Award (arts & crafts design section), Taiwan

1984 38th Taiwan Provincial Fine Art Exhibition
Provincial Government Award (arts & crafts design section), Taiwan

1983 10th National Fine Art Exhibition
5th award (ceramics section). Taipei, Taiwan

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