11.5cm x 11.5cm x 5cm
38cm x 15cm x 26cm
38cm x 15cm x 26cm
The collection is also informed by historical cross-cultural exchange, particularly the design dialogue between Europe and China through trade. Drawn to vintage and mid-century timepieces, I am interested in how different aesthetic traditions have met and transformed one another, producing objects that carry traces of their cultural histories. As a Chinese-Canadian artist, I approach these objects with an awareness of how design travels across cultures and becomes woven into everyday life.
The translation from theory to object begins with rigorous observation and historical research, followed by an iterative design process of sketching, physical prototyping, and sample-making. Hand-crafted from stoneware and porcelain, the final timepieces are structured with rich, layered textures. This intentional surface treatment reflects an imagery of "layers of complexity," celebrating the depth of the material and the design process itself.
29cm x 29cm x 5cm
mimi.objects@gmail.com
Ig:@mimi_objects
Mimi is a dedicated educator and advocate for craft. She teaches pottery through ongoing classes at local community studios, as well as private workshops and one-on-one sessions. She also works as a studio technician and pottery business consultant, contributing technical knowledge and practical experience to the ceramic community. Through these roles, she fosters creative learning, skill development, and knowledge-sharing within Toronto’s ceramic arts community.
‘Public Huddle’at CAPSUL studio, Toronto, Canada - 2023
‘Ceramic Pop up’at Carbonic coffee， Toronto, Canada - 2023
‘Artist in the city,NEW CURRENCY PRESENTS REDITIONS, Toronto, Canada - 2024
Group show at COLLECTIBLE fair at WSA, New york city, U.S - 2024
‘the object boutique’,at COLLECTIBLE fair, at WSA, New york city, U.S - 2025
OAC (Ontario Art Council )
https://palebluemagazine.com/the-object-boutique/
Last Updated 24.10.31
hand pinched, ceramics stoneware
designed for latte art.
hand pinched,ceramic stoneware
sand, seashells, water
Crafted through the intimate art of hand-pinching, this collection of ceramic tableware embodies a profound exploration of my craftsmanship. Inspired by my passion for coffee, each piece is meticulously designed to complement various coffee types, from the rich depths of espresso to the frothy heights of cappuccino. Drawing from the textures and elements of nature – sand, water, and stones – the surfaces of these creations evoke a tactile connection to the earth.
hand pinched,ceramics
intentionally thin, light weighted.
Matte glazes on black stoneware.
collaborated with Sydni Waterson
Glazed stoneware, stained glass panel
Ceramics by Mimi, Stained glass by Sydni (@sydn.w.art)
*TV Static (Sunrise)* is a lamp inspired by those memories, capturing the warmth and quiet optimism of a sunrise through stained glass and ceramic. Designed to bring a gentle glow and a sense of nostalgia into your home.
collaborated with Sydni Waterson
Ceramics by Mimi, Stained glass by Sydni (@sydn.w.art)
Glazed stoneware, stained glass panel
Ig:@mimi_objects
Mimi He is a Toronto-based ceramic artist and a graduate of the Bachelor of Craft and Design program at Sheridan College. Her practice focuses on hand-built functional objects that bring together aesthetic beauty, craftsmanship, and the experience of everyday life. Working primarily through hand-pinching and coiling, she creates sculptural and decorative pieces designed to become part of the spaces and rituals of daily living.
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