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Samuel Hsuan-Yu Shih
施宣宇 九座寮聯合事務所
in his studio in Taipei (2020)
Born2 July 1974
Taipei, Taiwan
NationalityTaiwanese
Known forCeramic art, sculpture, art director, curator
Websitewww.unit-9.com

Samuel Hsuan-Yu, Shih (施 宣宇, Shih Hsuan-Yu, born 2 July 1974) is a Taiwanese artist, ceramist, sculptor, and curator. He is a member of the International Academy of Ceramics[1] and a National Craftsman certified by the National Taiwan Crafts Research and Development Center[2] . He also serves as the artistic director of UNIT-9 Ceramics & Visual Arts Office[3].

Biography

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Shih was born in 1974 in Taipei, Taiwan. At the age of 14, he began working as an assistant at a pottery studio, and in 1994, held his first solo exhibition at a gallery in Taipei at the age of 18. At 22, he founded his own studio, UNIT-9 Ceramics & Visual Arts Office. In 1998, he worked at the Ceramics Studio at Santa Ana College in Santa Ana, California, United States. In 2009 and 2011, Shih received the Honour Award of the Presidency of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Republic and the Emilia-Romagna Legislative Assembly Award at the 56th and 57th Premio Faenza in Italy.[4][5] He was the first Taiwanese artist to receive these awards at this Biennale. In 2010, he was certified as a "Taiwan Craftsman" by the National Taiwan Crafts Research and Development Center. In 2012, he was commissioned by Twinings to create a commemorative artwork for the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee. The piece was presented at the celebration ceremony by Mr. David Campbell of the British Office in Taiwan .[6][7] In 2013, Shih was elected a member of the International Academy of Ceramics, an official partner of UNESCO’s cultural sector. In 2014, he was appointed International Secretary-Supervisor of the Taiwan Craftsmen’s Association. In 2016, he became the General Artistic Advisor for the Opera House and Concert Hall of the Straits Culture and Arts Center (SCAC) in Fuzhou, China, a project by PES Architects.[8][9] In 2024, he was appointed curator of the International Wood-fired Ceramic Art Expo in Miaoli, Taiwan.[10]

Evaluation

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Shih Hsuan-yu's works are characterized by intricate patterns, refined modeling, and a vibrant use of colors. His art often integrates metal and glass elements, with ceramics serving as the central medium.[11]

Art critic Shu-Ling Chiang described his work as a fusion of "elemental combinations, simplification, and substitution," noting that his advanced techniques result in compelling forms that draw in the viewer. (Originally written in Chinese)[12]

In the book *The History of the Development of Modern Ceramics in Taiwan*, his work is categorized as "avant-garde" and "culturally critical." Shih’s artistic practice focuses on figurative expression through ceramics, incorporating various materials. By integrating symbols and architectural vocabulary, his work explores a cross-disciplinary dialogue between ceramic art and postmodern concepts, broadening the possibilities of material-based expression. (Originally written in Chinese) [13]

Awards

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  • 2011 – Special Honor Award of the Legislative Assembly, the 57th Faenza International Biennale of Ceramic Art, Italy[14]
  • 2010 – Grand Prize, the 3rd Taiwan International Golden Teapot Ceramic Design Competition, Taiwan[15]
  • 2009 – Special Honor Award of the President of the Chamber of Deputies, the 56th Faenza International Biennale of Ceramic Art, Italy[16]
  • 2003 – Grand Prize, the 3rd Taipei Ceramics Award, Taiwan[17]
  • 2002 – Grand Prize, the 16th Nanying Award, Taiwan[18]
  • 2000 – Special Honor Award of the United Kingdom, the Gold Coast International Ceramic Exhibition, Australia
  • 2000 – Excellence Award, the 14th Nanying Award, Taiwan[19]
  • 1998 – Silver Award, the 1st Ceramic Golden Eagle Award, Taiwan
  • 1992 – Silver Award, the 1st Taiwan Golden Ceramic Award, Taiwan

Selected collections

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Solo exhibitions

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Group exhibitions

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  • 2022 – Tangible World, Taiwan International Ceramics Biennale, New Taipei City Yingge Ceramics Museum, Taiwan[37]
  • 2018 – Ceramics Generations, International Academy of Ceramics exhibition, New Taipei City Yingge Ceramics Museum, Taiwan[38]
  • 2014 – Moving Objects: From Geographic Pasts to Virtual Presence, International Academy of Ceramics exhibition, Dublin Castle, Ireland[39]
  • 2013 – 7th Gyeonggi International Ceramics Biennale, Gangnam University, South Korea
  • 2012 – Cross-generational Heritage, Shanghai International Arts Festival, Shanghai Baoshan International Folk Art Museum, China
  • 2012 – Taiwan Craft Exhibition, International Arts Exhibition, Taiwan Center in Beijing, China
  • 2011 – 57th Faenza International Ceramics Biennale, Faenza International Ceramic Museum, Italy
  • 2011 – Tea Faces: Taiwan, Tea Utensils, Tea Landscapes, International Ceramics Exhibition, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles, USA
  • 2011 – Tea Faces: Taiwan, Tea Utensils, Tea Landscapes, International Ceramics Exhibition, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston, USA
  • 2009 – Textured Voices: Taiwan's New Generation, International Ceramics Exhibition, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Hong Kong[40]
  • 2009 – 56th Faenza International Ceramics Biennale, Faenza International Ceramic Museum, Italy
  • 2009 – Art Future Exhibition, National Art Center, Tokyo, Japan
  • 2008 – Taiwan Special Exhibition, Andenne Ceramic Festival, Andenne Cultural Center, Belgium
  • 2008 – Spatial Imagery Game, Ceramics Exhibition, New Taipei City Yingge Ceramics Museum, Taiwan[41]
  • 2008 – Gaze of Territory, CERCO International Contemporary Ceramics Biennale, Aragon Cultural Center, Spain[42]
  • 2008 – Arts and Instruments: Contemporary Ceramics of Taiwan, Beijing Olympic Commemoration Exhibition, National Art Museum of China, China[43]
  • 2007 – The Idea of Rock-paper-scissors: Coexistence Without Winning or Losing, Asia Ceramics Delta Project, Gifu Prefectural Museum of Modern Ceramic Art, Japan[44]
  • 2007 – Space "ON" Japanese Oribe Pottery, Ceramics Exhibition, Gifu Prefectural Museum, Japan
  • 2007 – The Idea of Rock-paper-scissors: Coexistence Without Winning or Losing, Asia Ceramics Delta Project, New Taipei City Yingge Ceramics Museum, Taiwan[45]
  • 2006 – The Idea of Rock-paper-scissors: Coexistence Without Winning or Losing, Asia Ceramics Delta Project, Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum, South Korea[46]
  • 2006 – FIVE 6, International Arts Exhibition, VM Art Center, Pakistan[47]
  • 2006 – Republic of China National Modern Ceramics Invitational Exhibition, National History Museum, Taiwan[48]
  • 2006 – New Era of Tableware, Ceramics and Design Exhibition, New Taipei City Yingge Ceramics Museum, Taiwan[49]
  • 2002 – Mesmerizing Islands: Art Beyond Hyperlinks, Art Exhibition, Pier-2 Art Center, Kaohsiung, Taiwan[50]
  • 2000 – Asian Craft Exhibition, International Arts Exhibition, Fukuoka Art Museum, Japan
  • 2000 – Missssssss-Speed: Video Installation Art Exhibition, Huashan 1914 Creative Park, Taipei, Taiwan[51]
  • 2000 – Morning Dew, Evening Death, Installation Exhibition, Youyi Art Museum at Zhuwai, Taiwan[52]
  • 1998 – Taiwan Ceramics Exhibition, R.S.C. Art Center, California, USA
  • 1998 – Kiln Fire Transmitted, Special Exhibition on 30 Years of Taiwanese Ceramics Development, National History Museum, Taiwan[53]

Public Art

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  • 2018: "Peony Entwined Branch - Chinese White," SCAC Fuzhou Strait Culture and Art Center, Concert Hall, PES-Architects, Fuzhou, China [54]
  • 2018: "Jasmine Branch - Boundless," SCAC Fuzhou Strait Culture and Art Center, Opera Hall, PES-Architects, Fuzhou, China [55]
  • 2012: "Hundred Flowers," The Peninsula Hong Kong, Sabrina Fung Fine Arts, Hong Kong [56]
  • 2010: "Promotion to Official Rank," The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, Sabrina Fung Fine Arts, Hong Kong [57][58]
  • 2009: "Scepter of the King - 1804," San Ying Heart Space Art Special Zone, New Taipei City Government Cultural Bureau, New Taipei City, Taiwan [59]
  • 2005: "Wings of the Wind," Fang Yuan Art Museum, Fang Yuan Cultural and Arts Foundation, Taiwan

Artist-in-Residence

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  • 2016: "Aurora Museum," Shanghai Aurora Museum, Shanghai, China
  • 2011: "Madrid City Hall," National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute, Madrid, Spain
  • 2007: "Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture," Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
  • 2006: "VASL Art Center," Triangle Arts Trust, Karachi, Pakistan [60]
  • 2006: "ZVMG Rangoon Wala Center," Triangle Arts Trust, Karachi, Pakistan
  • 2001: "Anderson Ranch Arts Center," Cultural Affairs Committee, Executive Yuan, Taiwan, United States
  • 2001: "New York Artist-in-Residence," Cultural Affairs Committee, Executive Yuan, Taiwan, United States

Auctions

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  • 2011: "Contemporary Ceramics Art - Spring Auction," China Guardian Auctions, Beijing, China
  • 2010: "Contemporary Ceramics Art - Autumn Auction," China Guardian Auctions, Beijing, China
  • 2010: "Contemporary Ceramics Art - Spring Auction," China Guardian Auctions, Beijing, China
  • 2009: "Contemporary Ceramics Art - Autumn Auction," China Guardian Auctions, Bejing, China
  • 2009: "Contemporary Ceramics Art - Spring Auction," China Guardian Auctions, Beijing, China
  • 2009: "Oil Paintings / Sculptures - Art Auction," Hongsheng Auctions, Shanghai, China
  • 2008: "Contemporary Ceramics Art - Autumn Auction," China Guardian Auctions, Beijing, China
  • 2008: "Contemporary Ceramics Art - Spring Auction," China Guardian Auctions, Beijing, China [61]
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  • Lin, Chian-Chi (2013), Taiwan Craftsman: "Eternal Poem", Taiwan: New Taipei City Government, Department of Cultural Affairs, p. 4, ISBN 9789860361810
  • Xie, Dong-Shan (2005), The History of Modern Ceramics Development in Taiwan, Taiwan: Yingge Ceramics Museum, ISBN 9867487702
  • Lü, Pei-Yi (2004), Form and Circle: Shu Xianyu Works Collection, Taiwan: New Taipei City Yingge Ceramics Museum, ISBN 9570172800

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