Awakening in Gold Series Maroon red No.2

Materials : White porcelain clay
Glaze/Finish : Matte glaze, 16% German gold luster
Techniques : Slip casting
Firing : Bisque firing followed by overglaze firing

The openwork that extends from the lid through the body to the foot of the censer reveals its functional purpose while also serving as a decorative element in harmony with the gold embellishments arranged across the surface. The gold ornamentation, in particular, reinterprets the ancient metalworking technique of granulation, transforming it into a ceramic expression that carries both the beauty of antiquity and a contemporary sensibility.

The censer showcases different charms depending on its configuration—whether the body is attached to the foot or separated from it, and whether viewed from the front or from above. Each perspective reveals a distinct character. Though multiple forms and decorative elements coexist within a single piece, the evenly distributed openwork and gold detailing create an organic, cohesive harmony throughout.

Much like a chandelier adorned with gold grains and delicate gold lines, the gold decoration encircling the voluminous small vessel is rendered with a sense of gravity, as if gently cascading downward—enhancing the dimensionality and sculptural presence of the work.