Dix-huit is a ceramic sculpture by contemporary artist Tien Wen.

This abstract and minimalist artwork first appeals by the simplicity and the elegance of its vertical shape. Because of its slightly narrowed base the piece can look like a vase, but the artist is only interested in the pure form that is created without any utility function.

For this Asian artist, who creates uncompromised abstract works: “The sculpture exists by the form and the line, with the fragile balance of the material, it is a minimalist work, the artworks are simple and pure. I turn and return the material until the line tells me to stop.” The use of the Raku technique (an enameling technique from Japan) allows Tien Wen to create terracotta sculptures characterized by a cracked surface and a plain and refined aesthetics.