Sheng Tsang Chen
MA work
MA work
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Identity, Sheng Tsang Chen
Glass
A question which intrigues me is ‘Do purely functional objects exist in our world?’ Presently, my work is about exploring the relationship between an object’s functionality and its aesthetic.

I often put contrast in my work to represent the identity issues between artist and artisan. I am from Taiwan. The drinking culture differences between Taiwan and the UK interest me, and it is the reason that I always choose drinking vessels to present my ideas.

The fluid nature of melting glass is a major element in my work. I am also fascinated by the way that air bubbles can be entrapped between layers of glass. Both of these characteristics rely on the liquid nature of glass.

Info
Info
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MA Degree
School
School of Humanities
Programme
MA Ceramics & Glass, 2012
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Contact
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+44 (0)7827 684 827
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A question which intrigues me is ‘Do purely functional objects exist in our world?’ Presently, my work is about exploring the relationship between an object’s functionality and its aesthetic.

I often put contrast in my work to represent the identity issues between artist and artisan. I am from Taiwan. The drinking culture differences between Taiwan and the UK interest me, and it is the reason that I always choose drinking vessels to present my ideas.

The fluid nature of melting glass is a major element in my work. I am also fascinated by the way that air bubbles can be entrapped between layers of glass. Both of these characteristics rely on the liquid nature of glass.

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Degrees
- BA (Hons), Communication Art, Chaoyang University Of Technology, Taichung City, Taiwan, 2004
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Experience
- Assistant, Peter Layton London Glassblowing, London, 2010 to present; Assistant, Simon Moore Studio, London, 2010 to present; Assistant, History of Glass Museum, Taiwan, 2007
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Exhibitions
- Heavenly Sent, London Glass Blowing, London, 2012; Zwieseler Kolbl, Zwieseler Kölbl, Germany, 2011; Home, Designers Guild, London, 2011