Limepots: Ancient Southeast Asian Ceramics
Abstract/Description/Artist Statement
Limepots are an ancient southeast Asian ceramic form dating as far back as the 11th century. It is traditionally created by throwing a rounded cup-like vessel that is then inverted and a flat slab is added to the bottom, as well as handles and ornamentation. A limepot is used in place of a social drink, instead of a pot of coffee, one would offer their limepot filled with betel leaves and areca nuts for chewing, offering a boost of energy and potentially anti-depressant effects. Limepots is an ongoing body of works based on personal experiences as a Vietnamese-American demonstrated through hand-sculpted ornamentation, color choice, as well as traditional motifs and story-telling relative to Vietnam.
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
Richard Nickel
Faculty Advisor/Mentor Email
rnickel@odu.edu
Faculty Advisor/Mentor Department
Art department
College/School Affiliation
College of Arts & Letters
Student Level Group
Undergraduate
Presentation Type
Art/Creative Work
Limepots: Ancient Southeast Asian Ceramics
Limepots are an ancient southeast Asian ceramic form dating as far back as the 11th century. It is traditionally created by throwing a rounded cup-like vessel that is then inverted and a flat slab is added to the bottom, as well as handles and ornamentation. A limepot is used in place of a social drink, instead of a pot of coffee, one would offer their limepot filled with betel leaves and areca nuts for chewing, offering a boost of energy and potentially anti-depressant effects. Limepots is an ongoing body of works based on personal experiences as a Vietnamese-American demonstrated through hand-sculpted ornamentation, color choice, as well as traditional motifs and story-telling relative to Vietnam.