Lacquer Art Experience Session – Tangram Puzzle with Inlay Decoration | Artist Meet & Greet | Japanese Tea Ceremony
Workshop
Presented by The Gallery by SOIL
Booth: D12
Introduction to Lacquer Art
This workshop will break down the complex process of creating lacquer art into manageable parts. Students will learn the essence of lacquer craftsmanship, from the basics to more advanced techniques, led by professional lacquer artists. The artists will demonstrate how to create a lacquer art piece, starting with design, followed by inlay, lacquering, and polishing.
Content
This workshop focuses on creating designs and patterns. Participants are encouraged to prepare their sketches in advance. You will gain a deeper understanding of the handling and application of materials through demonstrations of professional techniques, including designs, inlaying eggshell and mother-of-pearl, lacquering, and polishing.
Each participant will complete a 14cm x 14cm “Qi” lacquered tangram puzzle.
Available Sessions (during Fine Art Asia)
Experience Sessions
- Demonstration of eggshell and mother-of-pearl inlay
- Demonstration of transferring designs
- Participants can create their own designs and gain hands-on experience with inlay technique
Advanced Sessions
- Demonstration of polishing eggshell and mother-of-pearl
- Demonstration of applying lacquer on eggshell and mother-of-pearl
- Demonstration of polishing the lacquer piece
- Participants can gain hands-on experience with lacquering and polishing their works
Language: Cantonese/Mandarin (English interpretation provided)
Registration
Should you feel interested in joining us, please fill out the form below to register. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Workshop Fee
HKD 460 per session (2.5 hours), which includes complimentary admission to Fine Art Asia, materials and tools for use at the workshop, and a specially made tangram puzzle. Experience sessions and advanced sessions are charged at the same price.
You will receive an acknowledgment through email to confirm your place and provide payment method.
Enquiries
Email: team@craftbysoil.com
Reminder
Workshops are suitable for beginner. Participants aged 15 years and above are welcome. Participants may choose to sign up for the Experience Session only or for both the Experience Session and Advanced Sessions. You are recommended taking the Experience Session before moving on to the Advanced Session. Each session lasts for 2.5 hours.
Instructors: Ms Li Chuanyi and Mr Guo Zhangle
Li Chuanyi, born in Chaozhou, China, and raised in Hong Kong, obtained her Bachelor’s degree from the Department of Lacquer at Sichuan Fine Arts Institute in 2019. She moved to Beijing in 2020. In 2021, Li established a studio with her partner, Guo Zhangle, in Beijing to promote lacquer art that adds depth to daily life. The artists have been exhibiting in Hong Kong, London, Shanghai, and Beijing. In 2025, they conducted workshops at The Gallery by SOIL and the Chamber of Young Snow Art Exhibition Hall at Lingnan University.
Notes
1. Allergy: Urushiol is the main component of the natural lacquer. During the process of using lacquer, some individuals may experience allergic reactions. Besides, small amount of camphor oil may be used in the workshop. Those with favism should assess their physical condition before registering for this workshop.
2. Typhoon and Rainstorm Signals: If Typhoon No. 8 Signal or above, or Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is issued at or after 11 am, the workshop will be cancelled and rescheduled. Participants will be notified of the arrangement.
3. Absence: No refunds will be made for participants who fail to attend the workshop.
The Gallery by SOIL reserves the copyright and the right to modify the content of this workshop.
Artist Meet & Greet
Venue: Fair Lounge
In Artist Meet & Greet, the creative journey unfolds from the first spark of an idea to the realisation of a finished work. Each artist draws from the depth of traditional craftsmanship, reinterpreting time-honoured practices through a contemporary lens. Years of dedication in the studio, paired with refined technique, culminate in artworks that embody both innovation and mastery.
This session highlights the formative experiences that have shaped each artist’s path—the challenges, perseverance, and defining moments that inform their practice today. Audiences are invited to encounter remarkable craft artists, discover the narratives behind their creations, and gain deeper appreciation of artistry shaped by tradition, vision, and lived experience.
Featured craft artists include Jeong Da-Hye, winner of the 2022 LOEWE Foundation Craft Prize, Didi Ng Wing Yin, finalist of the 2025 LOEWE Foundation Craft Prize, lacquer artist Ou Tingzhu, along with other distinguished craft artists who will share their artistic journeys.
The program will be conducted in English, Cantonese, or Mandarin.
Jeong Da-Hye
Horsehair artist Jeong Da‑Hye, inspired by the traditional Korean men’s headwear ‘gat’ (갓) worn during the Joseon Dynasty, mastered the ancient technique of horsehair weaving and innovatively experimented with different shapes and patterns. She skillfully transforms loose horsehair into intricate three‑dimensional forms, including vessels, sculptural objects, and relief wall pieces.
Jeong’s talent has garnered significant global attention and recognition, including the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize in 2022. Her works are included in the collections of renowned organisations such as the British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Didi Ng Wing Yin
Wood artist Didi Ng Wing Yin’s artistic philosophy is “Naturalness”. His practice centres on the development of innovative surface carving techniques, applied to sculptural furniture and artworks that reflect his distinct approach to form and texture.
His works have gained international recognition, including being shortlisted as a finalist for the LOEWE Foundation Craft Prize 2025. They have been shown in curated exhibitions and art fairs across Europe, including Finland, France, Italy, and Sweden.
Ou Tingzhu
Lacquer artist Ou Tingzhu (b. 1991) graduated from the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts with a Master’s in lacquer art in 2017. His work focuses on “towers” and “enclosed landscapes,” moving from mixed lacquer objects toward independent, static lacquer three‑dimensionals, with “cutting” and “dust” as recurring threads.
His works have been exhibited widely in China and abroad; Oyster Mirror 3/8 has been permanently acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Japanese Tea Ceremony
Booth: A11
Experience ‘Chanoyu,’ the Japanese Tea Ceremony. Beyond a service, it is a shared ritual of equality.
Discover the profound connection between this ceremony and the exquisite crafts at its heart.