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In 2024, Miao Tan and Siying Cui co-founded qīqíqǐqì studio in London.
The name qīqíqǐqì derives from the four tones of 「qi」 pronounced 「ch’i」「漆」in Pinyin, represented by four Chinese characters:
qī qí qǐ qì
漆 奇 岂 器
大漆
Lacquer
之奇
wonder
岂止
far more than
器物
artefact
This name points to a way of thinking: understanding lacquer as a material between body and object, rather than a fixed symbol or category. Each work presents a distinct tactile quality and way of interaction. Some are made for everyday use, while others go beyond fixed functions, reshaping how objects are understood and engaged.
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