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Juror’s Statement, Crafts Category

CHEN Ming

When we talk about crafts, we can include a wide range of the Zen concept, “Do not be swayed by external surroundings, and
things. In terms of materials, ceramic, glass, stone, wood, bamboo, anywhere you stand, you shall remain true to yourself”. The curves
lacquer, metal, plastic and fibers are all commonly seen in this art and solid, hollow circles contrast one another, reminding viewers
form. Various materials can be used to showcase different aesthetics of our own “original position” to “not to forget your true self and
and skills. Crafts are often found oscillating between fine arts and purpose, and treat others sincerely”.
applied arts, and painting and sculpting are often employed as means
The Third Prize winner is CHEN Shui-Lin with the entry “Silver
of decoration. Traditionally speaking, practical objects crafted with
Pumpkin and Lotus Leaf Tea Set”. This piece is inspired by traditional
meticulous care and techniques are most valued. Yet, in modern crafts,
auspicious patterns and the pumpkin symbolizes good fortune and
artists may attempt to make breakthroughs by changing the form of
luck. Using pure silver that conducts heat and the traits of soft water,
the material or combining different materials to make the object more
the artist created a tea set that is perfect for a public that enjoys tea.
useful. This also makes the judging process more difficult and I would
This entry is unique in terms of its production process, techniques
like to thank jurors HUANG Li-Shu, CHANG Hsien-Ping, HUANG
and material processing.
Chun-Chieh, and LIAO Jui-Chang for their efforts and dedication.
After much deliberation, various stages of selection and discussions, One of the Award of Merit winners is CHENG Ya-Ping's entry
the committee were finally able to pick out this year's winners. “Conflict”, which reveals that the artist does not want to be limited to
only producing “practical crafts”. She observed the inner tension and
This year, the crafts category received 79 entries, including
desire to expand outward, interpreted the conflict between expanding
four from overseas (two from Malaysia and one each from Mexico
outward and shrinking inward, and also looked into the presentation
and France). Thirteen entries were shortlisted after the preliminary
of modern symbolism in this work.
selection, but unfortunately the four entries from abroad did not
pass the document screening and, thus, were not included. Eleven The other Award of Merit winner is CHIANG Sung-Chih's work
entries were awarded after the final selection, including Second Prize “Good Buddies—Back When…”, crafted according to the material's
and Third Prize winners, two Awards of Merit, and seven Short List original characteristics. Adding in snippets from daily life, it reminds
Awards. The committee reached the conclusion that none qualified viewers that encountering each another is always a rare blessing that
for First Prize. Critiques on the rest of the awarded entries are as should not be taken for granted. Therefore, we should seize the day
follows. and live every moment!

The Second Prize winner is LAI Yi-Ting with the entry “Original All entries in this category demonstrate very high-level
Position”. Although the artist used a traditional method (building the techniques. However, in terms of creativity, the committees fined
object from bottom-up with clay strips then smoothing and shaping them relatively conservative and hope to see more works that are
it manually) to make the work, its final shape completely defies not only practical and beautiful, but also creative enough to break
tradition. An abstract symbol is used here to interpret modernity and through traditional concepts.

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