米其林餐廳御用陶藝家 Christina Liu
Q&A with Christina Liu
D71: 您如何成為一位陶藝家與餐具設計師？
CHRISTINA：我一直很愛料理，小時候我的夢想是去法國的烹飪學校，但大學時期我遇見了陶藝，我愛上「黏土」 這種創作材料。畢業後，為了結合我對美食及陶藝的熱情，我決定進修陶藝碩士學位。我想：「 食物如何能沒有盤子？」我很幸運能將我愛的兩件事如此完美的結合在一起。
D71: 您在製作作品時最重視什麼？
CHRISTINA：我一直很愛料理，小時候我的夢想是去法國的烹飪學校，但大學時期我遇見了陶藝，我愛上「黏土」 這種創作材料。畢業後，為了結合我對美食及陶藝的熱情，我決定進修陶藝碩士學位。我想：「 食物如何能沒有盤子？」我很幸運能將我愛的兩件事如此完美的結合在一起。
D71: 您在製作作品時最重視什麼？
CHRISTINA ：美，我認為沒有什麼比美更重要。美對我來說是找到完美比例與精緻雕琢後的結果。我相信美麗的事物來自以時間換取完美品質。
D71: 您認為您的作品特色是什麼？
CHRISTINA：我想我是在創造一種優雅。我的作品大多有簡潔的外型，透過對細節的把控達到整體的和諧，仔細端詳後會發現其中蘊含的精湛工藝，優雅油然而生。
D71: 給想成為餐具設計師的朋友們的建議。
CHRISTINA：在餐廳享用美食、逛逛不同的商店，了解外界已經存在的東西是很重要的，功能性產品的設計其實是對現有形式的不斷重塑。
D71: 您認為服裝是什麼？請分享一下您的穿衣理念。
CHRISTINA：服裝被認爲是表達自己風格與美感的形式，儘管很多時候是無意識的。對我來說，我不會刻意追求某種風格，我單純是收集自己喜歡的單品，當每個選擇都出自真心的喜愛，最終，透過這些單品就會自然而然的形塑出自己的風格。
D7.1 FEATURE ROOM Christina Liu
D71 < Persona > - Michelin-Starred Restaurant's Exclusive Ceramic Artist Christina Liu
This time, Christina Liu, the exclusive ceramic artist for Michelin-starred restaurants, collaborates with the Hungarian design brand NANUSHKA to showcase a style imbued with metropolitan femininity. D71 < Persona Accessories > bridges art, design, fashion, and lifestyle, offering a more enriched perspective on the relationship between people and clothing.
Q&A with Christina Liu
D71: How did you become a ceramic artist and tableware designer?CHRISTINA: I’ve always loved cooking. As a child, I dreamed of attending a culinary school in France. However, during my university years, I discovered ceramics and fell in love with clay as a creative medium. After graduating, I decided to pursue a master’s degree in ceramics to combine my passions for food and ceramics. I thought, "How can food exist without plates?" I’m fortunate to have found a way to seamlessly integrate these two things I love.
D71: What is most important to you when creating your works?
CHRISTINA: Beauty. I believe nothing is more important than beauty. To me, beauty is the result of achieving perfect proportions and precision in craftsmanship. I think beautiful creations are born from investing time and effort to attain impeccable quality.
D71: What do you think distinguishes your work?
CHRISTINA: I believe I am crafting a sense of elegance. My works often feature simple forms, with harmony achieved through meticulous attention to detail. When you look closely, you’ll find exquisite craftsmanship woven into each piece, allowing elegance to unfold naturally.
D71: Do you have any advice for aspiring tableware designers?
CHRISTINA: It’s crucial to experience different cuisines at restaurants, explore various shops, and gain an understanding of what already exists. Designing functional products is essentially about continually reimagining and refining existing forms.
D71: What does clothing mean to you? Could you share your thoughts on dressing?
CHRISTINA: Clothing is often a way to express one’s style and aesthetics, even if done unconsciously. I don’t deliberately follow any particular style. I simply collect pieces that resonate with me. When every choice comes from genuine admiration, these pieces naturally come together to define your style over time.
