Aolin Cultural Studio Introduction
Shah Guihua moved to Jin Feng Township in Taitung at the age of 10 with her family, learning traditional skills such as weaving, embroidery, and sewing from her elders. Due to the different ethnic backgrounds of her parents and the class differences, she is well-versed in the cultures of the Paiwan and Rukai tribes. In her early days, she was guided by Li Yongming, Wang Rongming, and Wang Yuxin during the pottery period. She participated in a bamboo weaving class at the Craft Research Institute but never left ceramics behind. In the initial stages, she used the traditional "earth strip method" to create pottery jars, which has a significant gap in comparison to the modern technique of wheel-throwing; the speed is incomparable. However, she still prefers to express herself through the "earth strip method," as it feels more familiar. When compared to modern ceramics, the meaning of traditional pottery jars is much more significant. Her innovative pottery jar works earned her selection for the Indigenous Craft Award in 2001, and she received second place in the first Indigenous Ceramics Award from China Motor Corporation in 2002. She has also served multiple times as a pottery instructor for short courses offered by the Taitung Indigenous Development Association, emerging as an outstanding talent fostered within the community during the pottery revival process.
