Shiyuan Xu was born in Hangzhou, P.R. China. She graduated from China Academy of Art with a Bachelor of Arts in 2012. In 2016, she received her MFA in ceramics from Arizona State University. Most recently, Shiyuan completed a summer artist residency at the Archie Bray Foundation in Helena, Montana.
Shiyuan explores natural forms at the microscopic level with her own interpretation of scientific facts. Her pieces reveal the diversity and beauty of unnoticed tiny things.
Primarily working with porcelain paper clay, Shiyuan hand builds structures with slabs and coils to create intricate forms. Her chaotic lines create a harmonious volume within a single form, generating a unified whole.
Experimenting with various glazes, Shiyuan applies layer after layer, to form and freeze the growing motion. Through her sculptures, she wants to deliver an appreciation for nature and life. Shiyuan will be with HCCC through August, 2017. To learn more about her work, please visit shiyuanxu.com.
