Ceramic "hug" chair by Yang Qiu from the "Fantastic Garden" show, June 2024.
A sweet and tender work, in the shape of a small chair, supported on four human-shaped legs with two arms outstretched to embrace the sitter, all finished in a lovely matte silver glaze.
While perfect as a sculptural piece, it could also be used for jewellery and precious items.
This is an archival piece by Yang Qiu that was brought in to support the new work presented in the "Fantastic Garden" show.
dimensions
height: 16cm
width: 16cm
depth: 10cm
weight: 650g
Nb. this work is handmade and dimensions are approximate.
Handbuilt ceramic sculpture.
Handmade in Australia.
"Fantastic Garden" was Yang Qiu's first solo show at DEA EAST. It features work made during her residency in Jingdezhen, China, where she drew inspiration whilst exploring the local fruit and vegetable markets.
See Yang's other archival pieces from this show, as well as our full range of work by Yang Qiu.
Yang Qiu is a prolific interdisciplinary artist based in Sydney, Australia.
Informed by her background as a pastry chef, her unique approach to ceramic creation, involves transforming local produce, such as corn, eggplants, and mandarins, into functional ceramic sculptures, all while exploring the shapes and surfaces of food in her paintings.
She imbues her work with a sense of whimsy and childlike wonder, often characterising her creations with faces and legs, as though imbuing them with personalities and identities.
Read more about Yang Qiu.