Chair of the Visual Communication Department and Professor of Studio Art, Professor Michael Rice, has been awarded the Judges Recommendation Award for his artwork 'Axosmilia' at the prestigious Taiwan Ceramic Biennale 2024 in the Yingge Ceramics Museum in Taipei.

The 2024 Taiwan Ceramics Biennale accepted submissions from March 1 to August 31, 2023, and received 1,216 applications from 66 countries and five continents. The number of applications surpasses the last competition by 484 submissions, breaking the historical record of the Taiwan Ceramics Biennale since its inception in 2004. The competition featured top ceramic artists from around the world, making it exceptionally competitive domestically. An international panel of jurors ensured fairness and professionalism in the selection process, elevating the exhibition to a global standard.

The Biennale takes place at the Yingge Ceramic Museum in Taipei. The exhibition officially opened on November 1, 2024, and is on view until April 14, 2025.