Runhui Xu

A Touch of Red

Porcelain

17.72 × 8.66 × 8.66"

$4200

A Touch of Red explores ceramics’ sculptural potential through a minimal yet dynamic form. A smooth white glaze accentuates its spiraling ascent, while precise red lines introduce rhythmic, calligraphic energy. The red sculptural peak, reminiscent of a flame or brushstroke, creates contrast, merging tradition with contemporary minimalism.

Artist's Statement:

I am Runhui Xu, a ceramic artist originally from Jingdezhen, China—the "Porcelain Capital of the World." A recent immigrant, I bring with me the rich ceramic heritage of my hometown while exploring new artistic directions in a global context. A graduate of Tsinghua University Academy of Arts & Design (2001), I have spent over two decades shaping contemporary ceramics.

My work moves beyond function, embracing the natural movement of clay and the depth of its glaze. The undulating ridges and shifting hues create a rhythmic flow, dissolving the boundary between motion and structure. In this balance, my vessels embody both continuity and transformation, carrying a timeless presence.

As a member of the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC) under UNESCO, my works have been exhibited internationally at institutions such as the Chester Beatty (Dublin), Korea Craft & Design Center (Seoul), Tsinghua University Art Museum (Beijing), and Museo Querini Stampalia (Venice). My pieces are part of major academic and art collections, including the Chester Beatty Library, Lingnan Fine Art Museum, and Shandong Art Museum.