Amorphous Crystals: Pinnachite #1, #2, #3
2024, 3D printed ceramic sculpture with white glaze
Kwan Hei Myron Lai and Silvester Mok
2024, 3D printed ceramic sculpture with white glaze
Kwan Hei Myron Lai and Silvester Mok
About the Artworks:
Ceramicists Lai Kwan Hei Myron and Silvester Mok are collaborating on a new series of 3D printed ceramic and experimental glaze projects, based on their 2023 collaboration ‘Sintering’. Their working process starts by generating 3D computer models of fractals, which are then translated in to delicately layered 3D ceramic prints.
These are then coated with experimental glazes that encourage 3D crystal growths from the surfaces of the printed ceramics. By incorporating unexpected discrepancies in the 3D printing process, and the unpredictable growth patterns of the glazes during firing, their project re-emphasises the dualities of matter and form, and order and chaos in 21st century ceramics.
Ceramicists Lai Kwan Hei Myron and Silvester Mok are collaborating on a new series of 3D printed ceramic and experimental glaze projects, based on their 2023 collaboration ‘Sintering’. Their working process starts by generating 3D computer models of fractals, which are then translated in to delicately layered 3D ceramic prints.
These are then coated with experimental glazes that encourage 3D crystal growths from the surfaces of the printed ceramics. By incorporating unexpected discrepancies in the 3D printing process, and the unpredictable growth patterns of the glazes during firing, their project re-emphasises the dualities of matter and form, and order and chaos in 21st century ceramics.
MOK Silvester:
Silvester Mok is a Hong Kong based ceramic artist who specialises in 3D clay printing
technologies as a means to explore new creative possibilities for digital ceramics and rethink
the role of ceramist in the digital era. Following his graduation from RMIT University in 2021, he
has held two solo exhibitions of his work titled “Moiré” and “Coherence”, and has showcased
his projects at Art Basel Hong Kong, Fine Art Asia, and in mainland China, and Taiwan. Mok is
currently a PhD candidate in the school of creative media at CityU, Hong Kong.
Silvester Mok is a Hong Kong based ceramic artist who specialises in 3D clay printing
technologies as a means to explore new creative possibilities for digital ceramics and rethink
the role of ceramist in the digital era. Following his graduation from RMIT University in 2021, he
has held two solo exhibitions of his work titled “Moiré” and “Coherence”, and has showcased
his projects at Art Basel Hong Kong, Fine Art Asia, and in mainland China, and Taiwan. Mok is
currently a PhD candidate in the school of creative media at CityU, Hong Kong.
LAI Kwan Hei Myron
Hong Kong based ceramic artist Lai Kwan Hei Myron graduated from the Academy of Visual Arts
of Hong Kong Baptist University in 2022. His diverse creative practice pushes both the material
and technical boundaries of traditional ceramics, in an ongoing search for new processes and the
novel aesthetics they generate. Lai’s practice subtly combines chemistry with craft, and carefully
balances a desire for novelty and exploration with a makers struggle to control uncertainty. Lai
was 2022 recipient of both the Academy of Visual Arts (AVA) Award, and the M. Lau Award for
Craftsmanship. His work has been displayed in group shows throughout Hong Kong and exists in
various private collections.
Hong Kong based ceramic artist Lai Kwan Hei Myron graduated from the Academy of Visual Arts
of Hong Kong Baptist University in 2022. His diverse creative practice pushes both the material
and technical boundaries of traditional ceramics, in an ongoing search for new processes and the
novel aesthetics they generate. Lai’s practice subtly combines chemistry with craft, and carefully
balances a desire for novelty and exploration with a makers struggle to control uncertainty. Lai
was 2022 recipient of both the Academy of Visual Arts (AVA) Award, and the M. Lau Award for
Craftsmanship. His work has been displayed in group shows throughout Hong Kong and exists in
various private collections.
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