Founder & Artistic Director of NewChi Porcelain
Heinrich Wang, the founder of both NewChi Porcelain and Tittot, is recognized as the first artist in the Chinese-speaking world to pioneer modern art glass. With a creative journey spanning design, film, and literature, Wang redefines the beauty of Eastern objects through poetic contemplation and masterful craftsmanship—setting a new global benchmark for Taiwanese porcelain art.
Since beginning his journey in glass art in 1987, Wang later turned toward the art of porcelain. In 2003, he founded NewChi to explore a material that embodies greater cultural depth, technical precision, and spiritual significance. As he emphasizes:
“White is not emptiness—it is the purest form of spirit.”
— Heinrich Wang
Most of his works use a clear glaze, allowing the natural white of fired porcelain clay to emerge unadorned, revealing its pure and luminous surface. This choice honors the material itself, inviting a quiet depth of reflection and elegance.
Wang’s style marries Zen-inspired minimalism with modern design precision, while introducing spatial poetics and cultural symbolism. Signature collections like Imperial Memories, Shadow of the Wind, and Spring Bloom are not just teaware or decorative items—they are cultural vessels, carrying narratives and philosophical depth.
Critic Hu Yihsun once described Wang’s practice as:
“A poetic enactment of the wild spirit—transforming postmodern language into the deep structure of Eastern culture.”
• Museum of History (Taiwan)
• Taiwan Crafts and Design Center
• The Palace Museum (Beijing)
• Vidrio Glass Museum (Mexico)
• Victoria and Albert Museum (UK)
• Corning Museum of Glass (USA)
• Triennale Design Museum (Milan)
• 5th “Cultural Heritage Award” by Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture
• 2010 “Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year – Culture”
• 2004 Martell “Exceptional Artist Award”
• 2018 Taiwan Tatler “Artist of the Year”
Wang was also named a “Cultural Reviver of Chinese Porcelain” and featured alongside I.M. Pei and Ang Lee in “The Makers of Chinese Creativity” as a global voice in artistic innovation.
Large-Scale Sculpture| The Blossom of Wind
A poetic embodiment of grace, confidence, and momentum. Balancing strength and delicacy, the work represents the flow of cultivated wisdom and the heroic spirit of timeless elegance.
“Modern minimalism enriched by poetic structure and cultural symbols—a true spiritual aesthetic.”
— Heinrich Wang
Functional Porcelain|Imperial Memories
Functional Porcelain
A structured, commanding silhouette inspired by classical dignity. Every element—from the form to the footed base—carries an Eastern architectural rhythm and modern taste.
“Objects that accompany life’s rituals—tools for savoring, not just serving.”
— Heinrich Wang
I have a great love for traditional crafts that require a lot of labor. I not only enjoy the lengthy process and the ritualistic details, which exhibit a wonderful display of understanding and memory of the materials, but also the confidence and ambition that come from the hands. Of course, there are also disappointments and setbacks that come from the hands.
After reaching the pinnacle of his glass art career, Heinrich Wang returned to a dream he had held for over two decades: to create contemporary porcelain works that embody deeper cultural meaning, structural innovation, and philosophical reflection. Observing that porcelain had remained largely unchanged in form for over a thousand years—with color often overshadowing design—he envisioned ceramics evolving like architecture or fashion: responsive to the times and rooted in modern life. His foray into white porcelain marked a bold departure from centuries of tradition.
White porcelain symbolizes honesty, purity, and spiritual clarity. Wang employs transparent glaze to reveal the natural color of the vitrified clay after firing—without decorative cover-ups. Each piece invites scrutiny of its structure, proportions, and line work, returning focus to material essence and design language. For Wang, this is the true spirit of contemporary ceramics: an unembellished, light-infused language of form.
Heinrich Wang’s creations span large-scale sculptural installations, refined everyday objects, and contemporary tea wares—each expressing the integration of Eastern philosophy and modern living.
His works reflect a unique blend of modern minimalism, poetic form, and Eastern philosophical depth—most notably in his designer home objects, tea sets, and monumental art pieces.
Experience the soulful layers of Guandu through a ceremonial tea table designed by porcelain artist Heinrich Wang. This unique installation at the Guandu Festival explores Taiwan’s five elements—metal, wood, water,...
In Golden Coffee Memories, artist Heinrich Wang takes us back to his childhood afternoons—where coffee wasn’t just a drink, but a golden ritual. From the hiss of enamel kettles to...
In the quiet between work and rest, a cup becomes more than just a vessel—it’s a reflection of who we are and what we value. In this personal essay, ceramic...
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