Reborn Wooden Vase by Chu Jou, Yu Hsuan, Fan Xuan and Ching Ching

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DESIGN DETAILS
DESIGN NAME:
Reborn

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Wooden Vase

INSPIRATION:
We discovered leftover wood from furniture making and decided to utilize our metalworking skills to combine it with metal through inlaying techniques. After observing that metal inlaying on wood is often flat and purely decorative, we aimed to create something different. We used our craft skill to create new value from the leftover material by combining the gentle nature and unique wood grain of the wood with the idea of the cycle of life, resulting in this artistic piece.

UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The pattern on this wooden vase artwork is inlaid on a three-dimensional spherical wood surface. Inspired by growing seeds, brass wire is embedded on the wood following the wood grain, with some extending out as the shape of seed roots to support the wooden vase. The pattern has functional uses as wood leftovers are made into a container for planting, resembling a sprouting seed, symbolizing the cycle of life. The flowing metal root shape gives a sense of vitality, resembling a moving organism.

OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION:
The holes on the flower vessel contain glass containers that can be filled with water to grow aquatic plants, resembling a germinating seed from a distance. Other items can be inserted into the container for decoration, or it can be used as a standalone art piece.

PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION:
The project began in June 2021 and was completed in Tainan, Taiwan in March 2022.

PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY:
Material: teak, brass, glass. Production technology: lathe turning out of the basic shape of wood, hand-polished wood appearance,hand-welded metal, inlaid metal, hand-dyed spray painting. Surface treatment: spray transparent protective paint after dyeing and then polish and trim the surface to smooth, this process is repeated 2-3 times after polishing the metal, and finally spray a laver of transparent protective paint to prevent brass oxidation.

SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES:
Material: teak wood, brass, glass. Dimensions: Round seed: Length 15cm x Width 9cm x Height 14cm, Gourd-shaped seed: Length 20cm x Width 11cm x Height 17cm, Eggplant-shaped seed: Length 23cm x Width 8.5cm x Height 22.5m, Elliptical seed: Length 30cm x Width 9cm x Height 10cm.

TAGS:
Wooden, Vase, Metal, Inlaid Technique, Art Craft, Brass, Leftover

RESEARCH ABSTRACT:
Type of study: technology, art. Goal: Apply planar tessellation techniques to surface tessellation. Methods: Technical application analysis, process technology analysis, material analysis, practical operation experiment. Data collection: self-observation experience, books, online work observation. Research tools: metalworking tools, woodworking tools, all kinds of drills, all kinds of grinding tools.

CHALLENGE:
To support the wood above, a thicker and harder brass wire was used for the extended structure. However, the ends of the wire tended to curl up when embedded on the curved surface. To enhance the metal's stability on the wood, eight types of glue were tested and the problem was resolved by referencing riveting techniques. When grinding the pointed end of the wire, it tended to become too thin and curl up, but after trying various methods, the issue was resolved.

ADDED DATE:
2023-03-08 10:37:21

TEAM MEMBERS (6) :
Instructor: ChungSheng Chen, Designer:ChuJou Chen , Designer: YuHsuan Chen , Designer: FanXuan Yang, Designer: ChingChing Weng and Tainan University of Technology Product Design Dept

IMAGE CREDITS:
Image#1~#5: ChuJou Chen/ YuHsuan Chen/ FanXuan Yang/ ChingChing Weng



CLIENT/STUDIO/BRAND DETAILS
NAME:
Tainan University of Technology/Product Design Deparment

PROFILE:
Established in 1965, Tainan University of Technology is an university with “cultural creativity” as the core value, they devote themselves to educate talents with the ability of “applicable practicing” and “humanistic technology” that conforms to the needs of the society and the industries. To fulfill this goal, they are positioned and advancing to a technology university of “cultural and creative teachings.”



NOMINATION DETAILS

Reborn Wooden Vase by Chu Jou, Yu Hsuan, Fan Xuan and Ching Ching is a Nominee in Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Category.

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AWARD DETAILS

Reborn Wooden Vase by Chu Jou, Yu Hsuan, Fan Xuan and Ching Ching is Winner in Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Category, 2022 - 2023.



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