A person wearing a large hat working with molten metal in a forge, sparks flying as the metal is heated.
A black background with an arrangement of ceramics: three small, gray, circular vases on the left and two stacked, hourglass-shaped, brown ceramic vases with round handles on the right.

In december 2017, I was invited to take a one-month residency program in Yuhang Rong library, supported by Pro Helvetia Shanghai. During this time, I submerged myself in the heart of traditional chinese craftsmanship in Sichuan province in the Shu Shifu ceramic workshop. The result is a 9-ceramic-pieces collection inspired in chinese ceremony tea sets.

Photo Credits: Josefina Muñoz Studio

Four black ceramic vases with geometric shapes and handles, set against a plain light background, arranged on a black surface.
Black ceramic vessel with a large circular handle and side openings on a minimalist background with black and white sections.
A brown ceramic vase with a handle and two small spouts, containing a green palm leaf, set against a black background.
A double vase with a matte brown finish, set against a dark background, with two handles, one on each side.
A potted plant with green leaves and red flowers placed against a black background.
Top view of a metallic, cylindrical object with a hollow center, placed on a round surface with papers and sketches around it.
A pile of black gravel in front of a concrete wall with a small opening, a bucket partially visible, and a shovel with a black handle resting on the gravel.
A person shoveling a large pile of gray powder or sand inside a construction or industrial workspace. The background shows electrical wiring, concrete columns, and crumpled paper or protective coverings.
A worker wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat and dark clothing stokes a fire in a blacksmith workshop, with sparks flying as the flames glow brightly.
A large, round, flat metal disc hanging from a wire attached to a corner of the ceiling inside a workshop or factory with concrete walls. There are stacks of black, round metal objects on the ground and a pile of black gravel or small rocks to the si