Shuo Chen, a contemporary ceramic artist from Fujian Province in east China, grew up steeped in the spirituality of traditional Chinese art. His disciplined creative practice and rigorous self-criticism have helped him break the shackles of these conventions, step by step. Having developed a firm basis of craftsmanship over the last 20 years, Chen is now pioneering new horizons in ceramics. His exploratory and innovative approach deconstructs, recreates and regenerates ceramics. A process of continuous repair allows his work to transcend the limitations of ceramic materials, forging a new aesthetic language. Chen studied ceramics, sculpture and installation, and now boldly attempts to transform the tradition of ceramics through technology; paying particular attention to the relationship between ceramics, space, and spiritual connotations.
The culture of ceramics is extraordinarily layered and rich in China, and new technologies and craftsmanship emerge continuously. Chen adds to this
