"Jo" Porcelain Cup by Xie Dong

Tapping into a porcelain tradition dates back to the 9th century A.D., Chinese artist Xie Dong has earned international acclaim for her captivating porcelain designs. Intrigued by all that is formless or ephemeral in nature, Xie conjures forth forms, “commanding them to reveal their true identity in porcelain.” Dented like a crumpled paper cup, this porcelain version plays with our perceptions. Although porcelain is a durable, solid material, in Xie’s hands it becomes something delicate, drawing on the highly refined art of Chinese ceramics, creating porcelain that’s thin to the point of near translucence.

Based in Beijing, Xie is a graduate of the Beijing Art and Design Institute. Her works have been included in many important design exhibitions around the world and can be found in many international art museum collections.