This hand-shaped ceramic tray features a full-bodied owl framed within an irregular rectangular form. Its rounded face, folded wings, and layered plumage are built from dense black-and-ivory carving, with each section of the feathers given a different rhythm and texture. The owl fills almost the entire surface, giving the piece a still, watchful presence while the softly uneven rim keeps the form relaxed and distinctly handmade.
Every EBMing piece begins with an original design, with the carving, coloring, and finishing completed entirely by hand. Each piece is fired at 1240°C, preserving the depth of the carved surface and the subtle variations that naturally come from handwork.
EBMing Studio reimagines the creatures around us through lines, colors, and imagination. Rather than recreating nature, we capture the feelings they leave behind—turning clay into small worlds filled with curiosity, warmth, and life.
Made by Jingyu Chang (常竞予）
Form & Aesthetics
I have always been inspired by the small lives around us—birds among branches, butterflies passing through flowers, and animals moving through worlds we often overlook. Rather than recreating them exactly as they appear in nature, I capture their impressions through simplified forms, hand-carved lines, and imagined colors, giving each piece its own character and feeling.
For me, clay is a way to preserve these moments of connection with nature. Every mark left by the hand and every unique shape gives the work a sense of life and warmth. Through EBMing Studio, I hope to create objects that bring curiosity, joy, and a closer appreciation of the beautiful lives that surround us.
