The Joyful Table

Name/Title

The Joyful Table

Description

Block: Whirling Square

Made/Created

Artist

Li-Hsiang Chen

Place

City

Ping-Tung City

Country

Taiwan

Region

East Asia

Continent

Asia

Interpretative Labels

Label

"This work presents a faithful portrayal of my family’s dinner table and an evening meal at home. After a long day, my sons, returning from school, and my husband, coming home from work, all look forward to gathering around the table. With the same quiet anticipation, I prepared four home-cooked dishes—freshly peeled shrimp, grilled fish, braised pork, and bitter melon—served with steaming rice. Through this ordinary meal, I hope to convey the warmth, care, and shared joy found in everyday family life."

General Notes

Note Type

Techniques Used

Note

90% by hand-sewn , only partially machine sewn.

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Materials Used

Note

Cotton, Embroidery thread, Sequins, Hand-dyed fabrics, Cotton lining, Printed fabrics, Double-Sided Fusible Web/Wonder Under.