ming vase by noam bar yochai
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ming vase by noam bar yochai


the process began by turning the form on a lathe

young israeli designer noam bar yochai has designed the ming vase.
in this glazed earthenware piece, yochai has incorporated decorative techniques found in
chinese craft and has combined them with new technology. 58 LED lights are used to illuminate
a random pattern, which ends up spelling the word 'ming' across the vase, reflecting on our
society's perceptions of aesthetic values throughout time, and questioning the role of craft
in our industrialized world.


the wooden vase is then cast to make a plaster mould


the completed plaster mould and vase slip cast


utilizing chinese techniques


appearance of vase when LEDs are not lit


LEDs creating a random pattern...


before spelling out the word 'ming'


'ming'

andrea db
10.19.09  
5
truly awful!
as an industrial ceramicist I find this kind of endeavour pretty futile.
This vase has no connection at all with ancient Chinese pieces...

Confused???
Jules Orr   10.19.09
It truly kills any endearing quality of clay, light and the historical connection.
boomer   10.19.09
It's so easy to poo-poo someone else's art. Try to understand that which frustrates you. It will inevitably enhance your own work and life. Think about why and how the artist made this piece and why they are showing you their process. Your judgement is futile, and the endearing qualities of clay, light, and historical connection cannot be killed.
Josh H   10.20.09
wow, super... i love everyone that. Get more fashions here
COCO   10.20.09
i LOVE it.
can these be purchased?
d   10.23.09

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