Brendan Lee Satish Tang
Bio
Brendan Lee Satish Tang is a Canadian artist and educator renowned for his innovative fusion of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary technology. They are best known for their Manga Ormolu series. Brendan’s ceramic work combines tradition with techno-pop aesthetics and 18th-century French gilded adornment. His work has been exhibited internationally, earning critical acclaim for its technical virtuosity and conceptual depth. Brendan has taught at institutions across Canada and appeared as a judge on CBC’s The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down.
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Research Interests
Brendan Tang’s practice explores the intersections of craft, popular culture, and technology through ceramics. Their work fuses traditional techniques with futuristic aesthetics to examine identity politics, diasporic experiences and digital culture. Influenced by geek and nerd culture, his sculptures remix science fiction, gaming, and anime with historical ornamentation, reflecting the evolving nature of cultural identity. Their work interrogates the impact of globalization and technological advancement, bridging handmade craftsmanship with digital influences. By juxtaposing disparate visual languages, Brendan creates a dialogue on contemporary hybridity, celebrating the complex entanglements of cultural exchange, science, and technological evolution.
