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HUANG Mingyang
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DOI:10.17265/2328-2177/2026.05.008
He Jiang Hua Yi Ceramic Products Co., Ltd., Luzhou, China
Abstract Expressionism, particularly its action painting branch, foregrounds the physical gesture, the energy of the artist’s movement, and the spontaneous interaction of paint. High-temperature color glazed ceramics, by contrast, rely on the unpredictable reaction of metallic oxides, fluxes, and kiln atmosphere to generate rich, flowing surfaces. This paper draws a parallel between the gestural immediacy of Abstract Expressionism and the fluid transformations of high-temperature glazes. By analyzing the work of contemporary ceramic artists who deliberately employ dripping, splashing, and layered pouring of glazes, the study demonstrates how the “controlled accident” of glaze flow can produce an aesthetic of energetic mark-making comparable to Pollock or de Kooning. The paper also explores how the kiln’s fire acts as a co-author, redefining the relationship between artist, material, and chance. The integration of action-painting principles into high-temperature glaze art expands ceramic practice beyond traditional decoration into the realm of expressive abstract art.
Abstract Expressionism, high-temperature glaze, gesture, action painting, ceramic abstraction
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