# Imaginative Living Pottery Sculptor Johnson Cheung-shing Stang Breathes Life into His Creations By Meghan Young | Published 2014-01-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johnson-cheungshing-tsang References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/01/21/The-Living-Clay-Art-Of-Johnson-Stang/) & [johnsontsang.wordpress](http://johnsontsang.wordpress.com/2011/09/28/profile-of-johnson-tsang/) The work of Johnson Cheung-shing Tsang, a sculptor based in Hong Kong, China, is full of life, which is surprising considering that it involves inanimate materials. Yet he simply uses these materials as a vehicle to express not only his imagination, but also his emotions. Whether Johnson Cheung-shing Tsang depicts a porcelain surfer riding the waves of various clay bowls or an abstract portrait of two people kissing, the imagery is utterly arresting. This is due in large part to his adventurous spirit and clever connotations. As written on his website, Johnson Cheung-shing Tsang's "works mostly employ [realist sculptural techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme) accompanied by [surrealist imagination](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1), integrating the two elements, 'human beings' and 'objects', into creative themes." As his portfolio continues to grow, so too does his fan base. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Surrealist Sculptures:** Artists can explore the limits of imagination by integrating real-life objects with exaggeration and surrealism to create eye-catching works that leave lasting impressions. - **Functional Art:** The blending of functionality with beauty in art forms such as pottery and ceramics can create functional yet visually stunning home decor and daily use items. - **Emotional Expression in Art:** Artists can use their creations as vehicles for their emotions and use art to express themselves in completely new ways. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can leverage the trend of functional art to create unique and desirable products for consumers. - **Fine Arts:** Museums and galleries can feature artists who explore surrealist and emotional themes in their sculptures to appeal to modern audiences. - **Ceramics:** Ceramics companies can innovate by collaborating with artists to create functional and beautiful pottery designs that capture the imagination and evoke emotions in consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Modern Poertic Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virginia-sin.md) - [Whimsical Spirit Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Experimental Pottery Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project.md) - [Artfully Dynamic Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devin-wilde.md) - [Artful Sculptural Ceramic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-collection-1.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Expanded Ceramic Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-fossils-1.md)