The exhibition Fusion-Vision, dedicated to the new members of the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC), will present nearly 200 original ceramic works created by artists selected for membership in 2025. Through innovative approaches and artistic experimentation, participants explore possible futures for ceramics, reinterpreting and expanding the traditional ceramic language from a contemporary perspective. Emphasising the unique contribution of the new members as a driving force for renewal within the international ceramic landscape, the curatorial project takes the idea of “vision” as its point of departure, seeking to transcend the inherent boundaries of ceramic tradition.
The new IAC members incorporate contemporary social issues, emerging technological concepts, and innovative ceramic processes into their practices, bringing fresh perspectives and unexpected directions to the evolution of contemporary ceramic language. This exhibition is not only a showcase of technical excellence, but also a space where the diverse artistic sensibilities of the new IAC members come together. Beyond the presentation of individual works, it serves as a platform for dialogue and resonance between tradition and contemporaneity, where multiple visions of the present and future of ceramics converge.
My work, Between Desire and Frustration, has been selected as one of the approximately 200 pieces included in the Fusion-Vision exhibition. Composed of twelve individual elements, the work invites reflection on emotions such as desire and frustration. Although these feelings may appear contradictory, they often coexist and complement one another, shaping the complexities of human experience. The frustration of not fulfilling a desire immediately can intensify the satisfaction of achieving it. This interplay of emotions encourages us to question the accelerated pace of everyday life and to broaden our perspective on how we choose to live. To fully understand these feelings, it is necessary to observe how achievements driven by desire are constructed over time. Despite the frustrations that may arise throughout the process, the outcomes contribute to personal growth and teach us to value the experience itself.
The work combines various cosmetic product containers to create unusual and unexpected forms. By removing their original graphic information and fusing them, the containers are transformed into closed, decontextualised objects that distance themselves from their original function. Metaphorically, they evoke products of limited effectiveness that often attract attention more through their aesthetic qualities than through their actual content. The texts applied to the surfaces of the pieces include a selection of adjectives in the superlative form, the definitions of the words “desire” and “frustration,” and repeated iterations of these same terms at different scales. This textual saturation alludes to the external influences that fuel desire or generate frustration.
All elements of the installation were produced during my participation in the Silk Floss Winter Residency at the Shiwan China Ceramic Research Base in Foshan, China. The technical process itself became a fusion of desire and frustration, as I worked with unfamiliar materials and formats. These challenges ultimately broadened my perspective and contributed to my professional development and personal growth.
Ramon Llull Institute has sponsored the participation.
The exhibition Fusion-Vision will be on view from June 28 to August 27 at the Taoxixuan Art Museum.
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