Fong Choo

THE SLEEPING TIGER “What is so exciting about looking at a sleeping tiger?” “Nothing. But if you take a stick and poke at it, you will remember that tiger for the rest of your life!” I feel blessed to be able to pursue the life of a potter — especially when it requires poking the sleeping tiger… In many ways, this conversation at the Minnesota Zoo parallels my attitude towards clay. Clay requires poking to awaken it: one must push limits, test waters, search, prod and explore its many possibilities. The work shown is the result of over a decade of evolution in color, design and form. For over fifteen years my work has been tightly focused on Miniature Teapots. The teapot form continues to challenge and fascinate me: yet I am striving for metamorphosis, for growth, for expansion. I want to retain all that I have learned in these years and apply it on a new scale. In short, I have the urge to make my creations grow up.I invite you to become my accomplice as I wake my sleeping tiger. Grow with my teapots and with me.