【英國生活0277】英國巴斯Bath Central library 圖書館 + 文曦個展展覽solo exhibition：瓷土 porcelain＋手工陶瓷藝術＋🇬🇧英國生活紀錄Life in the Uk

繼續用影片紀錄自己的英國生活，和有緣分的人分享，謝謝～ 【英國生活0277】英國巴斯Bath Central library 圖書館 + 文曦個展展覽solo exhibition：瓷土 porcelain＋手工陶瓷藝術＋🇬🇧英國生活紀錄Life in the Uk https://youtu.be/0Zy2lw7NNII #個展 ＃陶瓷個展 ＃文曦陶瓷藝術創作 ＃英國巴斯 🤗🥰

Thank you, Michelle and her family, for travelling all the way from my homeland, Taiwan, to Bath, England, to visit my solo exhibition Porcelain at the Central Bath Library yesterday (5 August 2025). I really appreciate your support. It was so happy to meet you—see you next time in Taiwan!❤️ #thankyouverymuch #porcelain #soloexhibition #bathuk🇬🇧 @wenhsiharmanporcelainart @bathnescouncil #bneslibraries 📚

感謝今日8月8日2025年星期五 來到670位訂閱者的支持與鼓勵， 我繼續努力用影片，紀錄生活的點滴 謝謝～ ＃thankyouverymuch #英國生活紀錄 🥰

感謝喜歡我手寫展覽標籤和介紹的人。 謝謝您們喜歡手寫的溫度 🥰 🤗🥰

You are welcome to visit my solo exhibition: Porcelain I’m delighted to share my passion for porcelain with you. To me, porcelain is a luxurious and precious material—tactile, delicate, and deeply historical. It bridges cultures between East and West, and I feel truly grateful to work with it. For this exhibition, I have prepared twelve handmade porcelain wall pieces using materials such as Royale porcelain, glazes, enamels, and gold lustre. Most of these materials were sourced from Bath Potters Supplies, as I believe supporting local businesses is one way to contribute to the community here in Bath. Three of the wall pieces are inspired by my homeland, Taiwan: The Formosan Black Bear, Taiwan, and Time Machine: Old Town Street. Also known as Formosa, Taiwan lies between the East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. It is a beautiful island, rich in natural landscapes. The volcanic soil and frequent earthquakes suggest a shared origin with neighbouring archipelagos. My hometown is Dadaocheng, in the historic district of Taipei—the capital of Taiwan. For this piece, I hand-drew traditional Chinese characters for “Taiwan,” “culture,” “ceramics,” “clay,” and “bananas.” Between 1930 and 1960, Taiwan was known as the “Kingdom of Bananas.” Taiwanese bananas were chewy, sweet, and considered a delicacy. This work is made with Japanese porcelain and digital transfers. Some of the photographs are ones I took myself during a visit home to Taipei. They feature scenes from Buddha’s Birthday celebrations and old town shops. I also used a pink ceramic stain purchased in Taiwan, mixed with porcelain, to express my cultural identity. During World War II, my family lived under Japanese colonial rule, especially in old Taipei. I grew up in a household influenced by Japanese culture, which continues to shape how I reflect on my complex cultural background. Through this work, I ask: Who am I? As someone who is both Taiwanese and now British, I navigate life between cultures, living with a cross-cultural identity shaped by both East and West. The Formosan black bear, native to Taiwan, is easily recognized by the distinctive V-shaped white mark on its chest. These bears can stand upright and walk short distances on their hind legs, resembling human movement. Today, the Formosan black bear is mostly found in mountainous regions at altitudes between 1,000 and 3,500 meters. They rarely attack humans unless provoked or under unusual circumstances. During winter or the rainy season, they often descend to lower elevations in search of food.This work is part of my Endangered Animals series, created to raise awareness of the Formosan black bear and the urgent need to protect this iconic species. When I lived in Taiwan, I loved going hiking. In this piece, I use green and yellow enamels to reflect my connection to nature—the colours represent a part of who I am and express my cultural identity. The shape of the island is formed from my fingerprints, a personal expression of home. Finally, I added gold lustre to highlight the richness of Taiwan’s natural resources. I hope Taiwan continues to grow in peace. Thank you very much