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Hong Kong artist Johnson Tsang's grotesque yet beautiful ceramic babies

You may recall the unusual work of Johnson Tsang – a Chinese ceramic artist whose sculptures are beautiful yet grotesque all at the same time? If you love his style of work, then you won't be disappointed with some of his latest creations.

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A white ceramic baby figure lies on its side with a detached porcelain head, accompanied by tiny military tanks on a white surface

Born in Hong Kong in 1960, Tsang's hyperrealistic and surreal artworks have received international acclaim, and enjoyed many exhibitions across the globe. Although often frightening and fused with political undertones, his sculptures can sometimes be comical as well as sentimental, and never fail to inspire a sense of wonder.

Discover more of his work via his website or follow his portfolio on Behance.

Via Behance

White ceramic head with open top containing a golden birdcage with rope and metal hook, by Johnson Tsang
Ceramic baby head by Johnson Tsang enclosed in a cage of wooden dowels, with an unsettling expression and textured surface details against a blue background
Johnson Tsang ceramic sculpture of a contorted pale infant figure with a dark textured tail curling around its body against a grey background
Porcelain sculpture of a winged baby figure with pale skin, exaggerated facial features and an expression of wonder, gazing upward
White ceramic sculpture of a baby's head with closed eyes and downturned mouth, showing Johnson Tsang's surreal and grotesque artistic style
Johnson Tsang ceramic baby sculpture with grotesque features looking at a wooden birdcage containing another ceramic head inside a display case
Johnson Tsang ceramic sculpture of a pale baby figure in a black suit with an outstretched arm, surrounded by scattered fragments on a grey surface
Johnson Tsang's ceramic baby sculpture with exaggerated features rests on a black rectangular base with embossed text
Johnson Tsang ceramic sculpture of a grotesque baby's head with white porcelain face alongside miniature military tanks on a black surface
Ceramic baby figure confined within a decorative wooden birdcage with red base and ornate copper top hook, surrounded by yellow and black sculptural elements
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