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dennis yuen
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Things I make.
Making things makes me happy.
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dennis yuen @dennisyuen.com · May 21
I’m excited to finally share “Self-Portrait” — a sculptural book I began conceptualizing in 2021. The work explores identity, memory, and material through a fusion of traditional bookbinding and digital fabrication. (1/2)
#bookart #artistbook #sculpturalbook #3dprinting #bookbinding #selfportrait
Side view of Self-Portrait (2025) 3D Printing with PVA, linen threads, paper 115x146x77mm © 2025 Dennis Yuen. Open view of Self-Portrait (2025) 3D Printing with PVA, linen threads, paper 115x146x77mm © 2025 Dennis Yuen.
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Another Strata piece: a fairness pitcher (公道杯), or pourer. Started with thick walls and a thick bottom, faceted away, then carved and textured until it reads like stone and cliff. Oxides and glaze layer the color. Really pleased with this one. 🧵 #pottery #ceramics #handmade #手作陶器
Small stoneware pourer with a spout on the left and a rough stone-like surface, glazed white with blue and brown oxide. Top-down view into the pourer: glossy white interior with a pool of blue glaze, spout at the top.
September 26, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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A new vase from my Strata series. I gave it a textured surface and carved wing-motif panels into it.

For glazing, I added a number of oxides along with the glazes over the carving. Let me know what you think!

#pottery #ceramics #handmade #strataseries #手作陶器
Stoneware vase with a short neck and wide shoulders, heavily textured white speckled surface with a carved wing-shaped panel in blue and green glaze on one side. Close detail of the carved wing-shaped panel, teal, blue and olive glaze settled into the cuts against a speckled white surface.
September 19, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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This is where it landed. Six pieces, the first of many. Strata builds successive layers of carved surfaces and glazes. Each piece starts carved, then layered with glazes—resisted or pooling into cuts. A record of mark-making in clay.
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Six stoneware vessels of varying sizes arranged together. Each has carved surfaces with layered glazes in blues, greens, creams, and earth tones. Three small stoneware vessels with carved surfaces and layered glazes in blue and neutral tones.
August 18, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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What if I kept carving? Two glaze tests on the same carved surface showed me the question I was actually asking: how to build successive layers of carved marks and glaze. This became Strata. #pottery #ceramics #handmade #potteryprocess #手作陶器
Closeup of carved surface showing horizontal incisions filled with glaze, creating a softer edge where glaze settles into the grooves. Closeup of carved surface showing horizontal incisions with exposed clay visible in the grooves. Three stoneware vessels of varying sizes, each with carved surfaces and layered glazes in ombré and textured finishes; marks build across forms in successive layers.
August 4, 2026 at 12:12 AM
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A few months ago I learned to hand build 紫砂壺, a zisha teapot, in China with a Yixing-trained teacher. Three full days of work for one pot.
Every technique has a specific name, and so does every tool. That alone tells you how much has gone into keeping this craft alive.
#pottery #紫砂壺 #手作陶器
A small dark reddish brown zisha teapot held in an open hand, showing its scale. It sits roughly within the width of the palm. The clay surface is rough and unglazed. The zisha teapot with the lid removed and set beside it. The lid rests upside down, showing a small hole near its center. The pot's open mouth is visible from above.
July 25, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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"Menorah" series
A homage to the menorah, an object I have my own long relationship with. Carved channels at the base are candles, blue-glazed shapes above are flames, the tops fading blue to white. This motif keeps pulling me back, more to come.
#pottery #ceramics #ceramicart #handmade #手作陶器
A small blue-and-white ceramic vase holding a pink dahlia and white berries, on a white background. A group of 4 finished blue-and-white "Menorah" vases in varying shapes, on a white background.
June 10, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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I keep making these. These are two new variants from my “Bands” series, which I've been developing and refining. The greenware shots show where the pattern lives before glaze.
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Two small glazed ceramic bottle vases of slightly different heights displayed together, both with horizontal banding in grey-blue tones on a white speckled body, photographed on a white background. A single glazed stoneware bottle vase with a rounded body, narrow opening, and encircling horizontal bands in muted blue and grey, photographed on a clean white background. A small glazed ceramic bottle vase with a wide base and narrow neck, featuring horizontal bands in blue-grey and white against a light grey matte body, photographed on a white background.
May 29, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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This vase is the result of experimenting with a couple of surface techniques, paired with a glaze I've been trying that fires to this beautiful matte, worn finish. It gives this ancient, found-object quality I really wasn't expecting.
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A round, squat ceramic vase with a narrow neck photographed against a clean white background. The fired glaze is a matte ashy grey-white with dark smoky patches pooling across the hand-faceted geometric surface panels. A close-up of the lower body and shoulder of a finished ceramic vase, showing the detailed hand-faceted surface texture. The matte glaze fires to a mottled grey-white with dark charcoal pooling in the recesses between the geometric panels. A close-up looking slightly down into the narrow neck of a finished ceramic vase. The glaze drips and crawls down from the rim in a rough, organic texture, settling into a sandy matte white with dark smoky streaks running down toward the faceted body.
May 22, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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Necks. Necks. And more necks.
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12 ceramic vases with various designs and neck styles.
April 26, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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Carved greenware with newspaper resist for pre-bisque glazing — mapped the glaze layout on my iPad first. Visualizing it digitally made the difference. 🔥The kiln has the final say, but this came out as I imagined. #pottery #potteryprocess #ceramics #handmade #手作陶器
A round, squat ceramic vase with a narrow neck, featuring a mottled periwinkle blue glaze on the upper half, bold dark and white vertical stripes on the lower half, and a carved zigzag border between the two zones. Raw clay edges visible in the carved lines. A detail shot of the upper shoulder of the vase, highlighting the soft ombré transition in the mottled blue glaze as it shifts in tone and texture from the neck down toward the carved zigzag borde
April 8, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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⚠️Trypophobia warning: clustered patterns! ⚠️
Fascinating how patterns unsettle. Each hole carved intentionally, glazed by hand — tedious, meditative, satisfying. I sit between awe and unease. Art that makes you feel something?
#pottery #potteryprocess #ceramics #trypophobia #手作陶器
White ceramic vase with an all-over pattern of carved oval holes, some filled with blue glaze and the vertical ditches left exposed as unglazed. The vase holds a loose bunch of white baby's breath flowers against a white background. White ceramic vase with an all-over pattern of carved oval holes, some filled with blue glaze and the vertical ditches left exposed as unglazed. Shown alone against a white background to highlight the surface texture and form.
March 25, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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Happy Springtime!
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Two small handmade ceramic vases with cuts of flowers in them.
March 20, 2026 at 12:50 PM
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Made these 5 small vases with similar glazes and surface texture. Anyone else compulsively rearrange their own work or just me?
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Five small ceramic vases arranged together, glazed in cyan/blue and white with carved on top, and exposed-clay texture on the lower body. Group of five small handmade ceramic vases in cyan and blue glazes on top, showing variation across the set.
March 18, 2026 at 9:33 PM
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Definitely one of my favorites so far! Blue bands, white glaze, and a whole lot of patience. Sharing the full journey on this one—from trimming greenware to the final glaze firing. Love when a plan actually comes together!
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Full view of a small handmade ceramic vase with a white glaze and blue banded pattern along the base. Full view of a small handmade ceramic vase with a white glaze and blue banded pattern along the base. Full view of two small handmade ceramic vases with matching blue banded designs and white glaze, similar in shape.
March 13, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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Exploring a fresh look for my low‑jar: I dove into graphic design and created a stylized rendition of my surname, weaving in the Qing‑era motif Wan Shou Wu Jiang (萬壽無疆) rendered in bold yellow. How does this mix of ancient symbolism and modern flair strike you?
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A handmade ceramic low jar with a repeating geometric pattern in green and blue is set against a solid yellow background, highlighting the stylized Chinese character. Close‑up view of the ceramic low jar’s surface, showing the green‑and‑blue motif and the smooth, yellow glaze surrounding it.
March 8, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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After a year of pottery I’m proud of my steady practice. Instead of chasing every online trend, I stay patient, mindful, and focused on the process. Here are some of the small vases with layered glazes and textures.
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The larger vase covered in a layered glaze on the top half that highlights the carved texture on its body; the surface shows a subtle transition of color. The smaller vase fully glazed, featuring the same multi‑layered glaze treatment on the top half as the larger piece; the carved details create depth and visual interest across the surface. A detailed macro view of the two finished vases (cyan and white) side‑by‑side, emphasizing the complex, multi‑layered glaze and the tactile texture carved into the necks and lower bodies.
March 5, 2026 at 3:35 AM
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For us potters, not every piece turns out the way we envision, but that’s all part of the fun journey! Here are a few of my creations from this year that experienced a glaze mishap. Each one tells its own story, and the mishap doesn’t take away from that! Thoughts?
#pottery #potteryprocess #fail
Round bottom ceramic jar in white glaze with large mouth, with fluted vertical valleys on its side filled in with blue and green glaze. A green ceramic vase featuring a running glaze that reveals the unglazed surface underneath. A ceramic goblet cup with a black spiral pattern, marked by running white glaze.
February 18, 2026 at 11:41 PM
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This green “honey jar” has subtle ring carvings. After a white slip, it’s glazed deep‑green with a slight drip that gives a fun honey‑jar vibe. The glaze pools in the grooves, highlighting the rings in a lush, forest‑tone contrast. #pottery #potteryprocess
A hand‑thrown green ceramic jar with a smooth white slip underneath a glossy deep‑green glaze; the surface shows carved ring patterns that create gentle ridges around the body. A hand‑thrown green ceramic jar with a smooth white slip underneath a glossy deep‑green glaze. The surface displays delicate ring‑shaped carvings that create shallow grooves around the body, and two small drips of glaze pool at the bottom. The jar’s greenware stage with delicate ring‑shaped carvings form shallow grooves.
February 4, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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This is my favorite pot from last year. It combines techniques I developed—carving for ditches, glazed slip for color, and multiple resist methods. I love the sharp, slanted neck that gives it a clean, minimalist feel while the stripes gently extend into the jar's interior. #pottery #minimalist
A white‑glazed ceramic jar with a sharp, slanted neck, featuring green and blue vertical stripes that run the height of the vessel and continue into its interior.
January 21, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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I’ve made three of these vases so far, but the first one (the one on the left) is still my favorite. Its vertical lines feel more perfectly proportioned, balancing nicely with the band design at the bottom.
#pottery #minimalist
Three hand‑thrown pottery vases placed side‑by‑side. Each vase shares the same minimalist design: thin, evenly spaced vertical lines cover the upper half, while broader vertical bands run parallel on the lower half. Close‑up of three hand‑thrown pottery vases placed side‑by‑side. Each vase features matching vertical bands that are slightly wider than the lines above. The bands are evenly spaced and aligned across the three pieces, reinforcing the cohesive design that runs from the upper to the lower half of every vase.
January 17, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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A low jar with rough, jagged bands connected by thin vertical lines. There’s a brown band around the rim, and a surprise splash of red glaze that I can’t quite figure out. #pottery
Finished low ceramic jar with rustic, jagged bands linked by thin vertical lines, a warm brown band around the rim, and a smooth white glaze covering the whole piece. Finished low ceramic jar with rustic, jagged bands linked by thin vertical lines, but with a faint red hue on one side.
January 14, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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I shattered this jar the moment I collected it from the studio last Summer, and finally repaired it on the last day of the year. A beautiful way to wrap up the year. Onto a great 2026. #pottery #kintsugi
A celadon jar with cracks fixed and lined with golden kintaugi method.
January 1, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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Petals (2025). In the fluted rim of this pot I carved extra recesses between each glazed valley, creating a striking contrast with the deep grooves. With the leaf pattern, the overall shape hints at Moorish designs—detailed, timeless, and a touch mysterious. #pottery #MoorishDesign
A finished glazed pot with fluted rim showing deep carved recesses between glazed valleys, highlighting the dramatic contrast of the grooves. The inside of the pot shows a petal pattern. A finished glazed pot lying on its side exposed, showing the petal pattern inside. The outer fluted rim showing deep carved recesses between glazed valleys, highlighting the dramatic contrast of the grooves.
December 23, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Jade‑green banded vase with a subtle glaze shift between the brown and white clay. The light contrast lets the natural texture shine. #pottery
Jade‑green banded pottery vase with a subtle two‑tone glaze on brown and white clay; a single white daisy flower rests inside. Close‑up of the vase’s surface highlighting the subtle difference in glaze color on the adjacent brown and white clay bands.
December 20, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Some say they’re Art Deco, but to me they feel more like a whisper of Japanese simplicity. Minimalist lines that flow into the bands below, turning everyday moments into pure pleasure. #pottery #minimalist
Low white‑glazed vase holding a single white daisy flower, featuring vertical line patterns on the upper half and matching vertical bands on the lower half. Wide‑mouth, low white‑glazed vase with vertical line patterns on the upper half and matching vertical bands on the lower half. Two low white‑glazed vases placed side by side. Both feature vertical line detailing on the upper half and matching vertical bands on the lower half; the left vase is wide‑mouthed, while the right vase is narrow.
December 17, 2025 at 6:16 PM