Gailan Ngan

Artist Gailan Ngan’s sculptural works show a deep understanding of forms and materials. She is also known for her experimental approach to the ceramic medium and the crafting of vessels and forms. Through the use of glazes, intuitive use of colors, and distinct patterns, Gailan Ngan creates works full of complexity. Her artistic practice is strongly influenced by the resource-rich Canadian West Coast, where she lives and works.

Smiles for Miles, 2019 | clay, slip, glaze, luster, 40.5 x 48.5 x 8.3 cm
Inquiry Gailan Ngan Smiles for Miles, 2019 | clay, slip, glaze, luster, 40.5 x 48.5 x 8.3 cm
Lithop 1, 2016 | porcelain, glaze, 20.5 x 23 x 21.5 cm
Inquiry Gailan Ngan Lithop 1, 2016 | porcelain, glaze, 20.5 x 23 x 21.5 cm
Upstart, 2022 | clay, slip, glaze, 37 x 21 x 19 cm
Inquiry Gailan Ngan Upstart, 2022 | clay, slip, glaze, 37 x 21 x 19 cm
Loop, 2022 | clay, slip, glaze, 41 x 38 x 10 cm
Inquiry Gailan Ngan Loop, 2022 | clay, slip, glaze, 41 x 38 x 10 cm
Violet Femmes 2, 2019 | clay, slip, glaze, luster, 52 x 38 x 1.5 cm
Inquiry Gailan Ngan Violet Femmes 2, 2019 | clay, slip, glaze, luster, 52 x 38 x 1.5 cm
Orange Dip, 2017 | clay, slip, glaze, luster, 33 x 19 x 15 cm
Inquiry Gailan Ngan Orange Dip, 2017 | clay, slip, glaze, luster, 33 x 19 x 15 cm
Blob Grids, 2022 | ink paper, paint, clay, yellow iron oxide, chromium oxide, ink, each 127 x 67 cm
Inquiry Gailan Ngan Blob Grids, 2022 | ink paper, paint, clay, yellow iron oxide, chromium oxide, ink, each 127 x 67 cm
Line, 2017 | clay, erbium glaze, luster, 12.5 x 16.5 x 14 cm
Inquiry Gailan Ngan Line, 2017 | clay, erbium glaze, luster, 12.5 x 16.5 x 14 cm
Lip Cups, 2014 | clay, slip, glaze, each ca. 6 cm, Ø 5,5 cm
Inquiry Gailan Ngan Lip Cups, 2014 | clay, slip, glaze, each ca. 6 cm, Ø 5,5 cm
Moon Blop, 2019 | clay, slip, glaze, luster, 30.5 x 35.5 x 28 cm
Inquiry Gailan Ngan Moon Blop, 2019 | clay, slip, glaze, luster, 30.5 x 35.5 x 28 cm
Slit, 2016 | porcelain, glaze, luster, 15 x 16.5 x 14 cm
Inquiry Gailan Ngan Slit, 2016 | porcelain, glaze, luster, 15 x 16.5 x 14 cm
Popcorn Clay Study, 2019 | clay, slip, glaze, luster, 8 x 7 x 6 cm
Inquiry Gailan Ngan Popcorn Clay Study, 2019 | clay, slip, glaze, luster, 8 x 7 x 6 cm
After Fontana, 2017 | clay, erbium glaze, 15 x 18 x 15 cm
Inquiry Gailan Ngan After Fontana, 2017 | clay, erbium glaze, 15 x 18 x 15 cm
Green Coil Study, 2019 | clay, slip, glaze, luster, 6 x 7 x 6 cm
Inquiry Gailan Ngan Green Coil Study, 2019 | clay, slip, glaze, luster, 6 x 7 x 6 cm

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