Guo MingChing
Taiwan, 1951
Artist's works
Artist Profile
Introduction and Experience
Kuo Ming-ching is a professional ceramic artist who has been deeply involved in Yingge for many years. He started his career in comic book creation before turning to ceramic art and founding "Ming-ching Glaze Art Studio". He is skilled in hand-throwing and shaping, combining unique sea-eroded glaze and Tenmoku glaze techniques to create a simple and robust aesthetic with rich textures. With a solid foundation in painting, glaze preparation, and kiln firing, as well as a flexible and keen creative vision, he is adept at ceramic art creation. His works have been repeatedly recognized and exhibited at the Yingge Ceramics Museum, showcasing a mature and distinctive personal style.
Exhibitions and Awards
Exhibition experience
"Secret Colors of Tianmu: Kuo Ming-Ching Solo Exhibition," New Taipei City Arts Center, New Taipei, Taiwan, 2022.
2008 "Modern Sculpture Exhibition", Traditional Arts Center, Yilan, Taiwan
2008 Belgium Ceramics Biennale – “Taiwan Contemporary Ceramics Exhibition”, Yasuda City, Belgium
2006 Republic of China National Modern Ceramic Art Invitational Exhibition, National Museum of History, Taipei, Taiwan
2006 Taipei County Artists Exhibition Invitational Exhibition, Taipei County Cultural Center, New Taipei City, Taiwan
"The Taste of Hometown in Yingge Pottery" Joint Exhibition, 2005, Yingge Ceramics Museum, New Taipei City, Taiwan
2004 Taipei County Artists Exhibition Invitational Exhibition, Taipei County Cultural Center, New Taipei City, Taiwan
2003 Taipei County Artists Exhibition Invitational Exhibition, Taipei County Cultural Center, New Taipei City, Taiwan
"Mental Imagery and Disappointment" – The Beauty of Glazed Ceramic Art Exhibition, Yingge Ceramics Museum, New Taipei City, Taiwan, 2001.
"The Beauty of Glazed Tiles" Joint Exhibition, 2001, Yingge Ceramics Museum, New Taipei City, Taiwan
2001 Taipei County Artists Exhibition Invitational Exhibition, Taipei County Cultural Center, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Solo Exhibition "Fu Gui Pottery Garden" 2000, Fu Gui Pottery Garden, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Solo exhibition "Fu Gui Pottery Garden" 1997, Fu Gui Pottery Garden, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Award-winning experience
2007 Taiwan Craft Competition
Award of Merit at the 3rd Traditional Crafts Awards, 2000
Selected for the 8th Taiwan Craft Design Competition in 2000
Award of Merit at the 8th Ceramics Biennale, 2000
In 1999, the "Beauty of the Earth" series won the Bronze Medal at the Taipei Ceramics Awards.
Award of Excellence, 6th Taiwan Craft Design Competition, 1998
First Prize, Special Selection, 7th Ceramics Biennale, 1998
In 1997, "New Oil Spot Glazed Bottle" was selected for the "Provincial Government Award" at the 4th Taiwan Craft Design Competition.
In 1997, "Overflowing with Ointment" won the "Special Merit Award" at the Taiwan Ceramics Exhibition.
In 1997, "New Sancai Glazed Vase" was selected for the 2nd "Golden Oriole Award".
In 1996, "Springtime" and "Snow-Covered Peaks" were selected for the 4th Taiwan Craft Design Competition.
In 1996, "Source" won the "Excellent Award" at the Taiwan Ceramics Exhibition.
In 1996, "Source Series II" was selected for the 5th "Golden Pottery Award".
In 1995, "Layered Reds and Emerald Greens" was selected for the 22nd Taipei Fine Arts Exhibition.
"Spring Red Reflecting New Green" - 3rd Golden Pottery Award "Meritorious Work" (1994)
Artwork Collection
Taichung County Cultural Center, Taichung, Taiwan
National Museum of History, Taipei, Taiwan
Yingge Ceramics Museum, New Taipei City, Taiwan
National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Center, Taipei, Taiwan