This creative discourse explores the fusion of Solar Terms aesthetics and Folk Art philosophy, extending seasonal eating aesthetics to everyday utensils inspired by solar terms. Through the integration of pottery and cultural practices related to solar terms, it weaves narratives into utensils, enriching Taiwan's solar term aesthetics in the lives of ordinary people. Employing documentary analysis and creative practice, it delves into the twenty-four solar terms, connecting Taiwan's climate, produce, and customs, infusing solar term imagery with local essence. From a philosophical and design standpoint, it analyzes the significance of utensils and their narratives, crafting practical items aligned with solar term-driven daily life and ceremonies.
By applying literature insights to creative practice and categorizing solar terms into the "Constant Series," "Festival Series," and "Phenology Series," it establishes creative focal points, linking different solar term cultures to their respective contexts of use. This approach shapes the form and content of each utensil, enhancing exhibition spaces with contextual arrangements and audiovisual presentations. Visitors can immerse themselves in an experiential context, gaining a deep understanding of Phenology, Humanities, and Cultures. Solar Terms in Wares: where natural and cultural cycles are recorded through utensils, promoting a harmonious coexistence with nature through their use.
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