Nine Birds Ceramic Workshop Introduction
In 2002, Teacher A-Liang established the Jiu Niao Ceramic Studio in Chihshang, Taitung. The studio is named "Jiu Niao," which is a disassembly of the local place name "Xinban" (鳩), and "Ceramic Firing" reflects the desire to emulate famous pottery cultures like Japan's Shino ware, allowing Jiu Niao ceramics to carry on a long-standing tradition much like these renowned ceramic creations. In addition to ongoing artistic creation and refinement each year, with hopes for cultural transmission and exchange, A-Liang and Teacher Hsia-Tzu of Jiu Niao ceramics also embarked on a path of pottery education. Through teaching pottery, they opened the door to artistic creation for the public and gradually began to propose collaborations with various sectors, producing lifestyle ceramics, customized business products, public art projects, pottery courses, DIY experiences, kiln culture tours, and handcrafted accessory development. Upon visiting the Jiu Niao ceramic exhibition room, one will find dark, glossy, finely crafted traditional Paiwan pottery, as well as the "Deer Series" inspired by place names such as Chihshang and Luye, which are suitable for holding business cards.
