“HE"

This stool, as part of the 'HE' series, is one of the creations. In the initial stages of development, I visited a village in Daoming Town, Sichuan, to explore and learn from local artisans about the bamboo crafting process, an ICH technology, gaining inspiration for the design. During the design process, I initially used paper strips to simulate bamboo strips for the design model. After in-depth discussions with master craftsmen, I finalized the design. The stool is crafted from fresh, unique texture and highly flexible phyllostachys pubescens bamboo, ensuring exceptional aesthetics and performance. The design inspiration comes from the traditional Chinese classic of hexagonal-hole bamboo weaving. Traditional bamboo weaving has a long history, representing the handmade work of the Chinese people and is even listed in the second batch of national intangible cultural heritage. While retaining the woven structure, the stool enlarges and elongates the basic hexagonal shape of bamboo weaving, transforming it into an independent three-dimensional structure. It seamlessly blends the aesthetics of traditional Chinese craftsmanship with the modern minimalism of the West, resulting in this distinctive and highly personalized piece.