Warm Brown Sake Set by Lu Zhang

$120.00

Unique work

Warm Brown Sake Set (one jar + two cups) by Lu Zhang embraces earthiness and quiet depth.

Composed of a small sake jar and two cups, the set features softly grounded forms finished with layered, natural glazes that flow and settle like weathered stone or mineral deposits. Muted greens, warm browns, and ash-like drips emerge through the firing process, creating a surface rich with variation and movement. Each piece bears subtle irregularities that speak to hand, gravity, and fire. Designed for intimate sharing, this sake set transforms pouring and drinking into a slow, tactile ritual—one that honors imperfection, presence, and connection.

Unique work

Warm Brown Sake Set (one jar + two cups) by Lu Zhang embraces earthiness and quiet depth.

Composed of a small sake jar and two cups, the set features softly grounded forms finished with layered, natural glazes that flow and settle like weathered stone or mineral deposits. Muted greens, warm browns, and ash-like drips emerge through the firing process, creating a surface rich with variation and movement. Each piece bears subtle irregularities that speak to hand, gravity, and fire. Designed for intimate sharing, this sake set transforms pouring and drinking into a slow, tactile ritual—one that honors imperfection, presence, and connection.

Lu Zhang is a New York–based artist originally from Xi’an, China. Her practice centers on socially engaged public installations incorporating ceramics and video to create intimate, relational experiences. Through these works, Lu explores the ambiguity of human relationships and examines how personal upbringing and cultural knowledge shape cognition, with particular attention to Chinese diasporic perception. Lu earned an MFA in Fine Arts and an MS in Art History from Pratt Institute, following undergraduate studies in Economics at Xi’an Jiaotong University. She founded the Wildman Club and co-founded the Chinatown Basketball Club.