將軍茶壺...Admiral Teapot.
Admiral Teapot.
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Participated in a contest a while ago, but I didn’t get selected, so I put it up here to keep it as a base and to enjoy it.
- Design Concept
The moonlight pours on the ground as if it were a thin layer of frost. When I look up at the bright moonlight, I am filled with deep longing for my hometown in the moment I look down.
This feeling of longing is like water waves, leisurely and far away, like a soft but firm emotion, like cast iron, which can be soft and curved, but also has strong qualities.
The colors of the night, like cast iron, are deep and steady, bringing us into a cinematic state of mind. This deep black is complemented by touches of gold, just like the light and shadow in our lives. The beauty of the depths of cast iron is so profound that you can’t help but be mesmerized by it.
However, we are not just talking about the physical properties and beauty of cast iron. The cast iron teapot here symbolizes a deeper meaning. The name of the teapot is aptly named, representing not only strength and fortitude, but also tenderness and warmth. It is an attitude towards life, restrained without arrogance, and full of wisdom.
The external structure of the bottle is cleverly designed to allow it to rest securely on the table, as if it were a work of art in its own right, unforgettable. It is more than an object, however, it is a symbol of the spirit. The suspension of the bottle not only adds to its utility, but also makes us think that, like cast iron, the essence of the bottle is eternal, and it is only the form that changes. No matter what the form, the core values remain the same.
The bottle with its base, which is like a chair, and the imagery that goes along with it, looks from a distance like a general sitting on a chair, so far-sighted, powerful, and confident.
The golden wine glass with the coasters, these two are like the old, the young and the old, the three generations, to pass on the spiritual experience to the next generation, and let all the wisdom in the future development and results.
The combination of these three bodies of imagery gives a new life to a cast-iron bottle, making it a work of art, if you will.
The General teapot can also be seen as a husband and wife teapot, with the two spouted cups representing a shared journey, and the six spouted cups symbolizing many children and grandchildren, and the passing on of life’s history and experiences. It is like a family, where one is indispensable. The flow of emotions is like the melting of cast iron, baptized by fire, making us stronger and deeper.
So when we appreciate this cast-iron bottle, we are not just appreciating an object, we are appreciating the beauty of life, contemplating the flow of emotion, and cherishing the value of family. It is a kind of art, a philosophy, a reflection on life. This deep and rich meaning is the charm of cast iron.
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