「工藝家的身分帶著我來到以前不曾踏足的地方，這樣的過程讓我不禁開始思考，原來台灣是一個非常值得讚賞的地方。」
"The identity of an artisan has taken me to places I have never been before. This process has made me realize that Taiwan is truly a place worthy of admiration."
賴信佑在進行金繼修復教學的過程中，發現了有趣的現象：每次調製補土時，會剩下不少小土堆。他表示，這些剩餘的補土原本沒有太大用途，但他決定將這些「不知所云的小土堆」加以發揮，開始捏出各種形狀，並將它們積累出可觀的數量。某次，一位學生看到了這些小土堆，提議將它們拿來販售，進而促使賴信佑思考如何將這些看似無用的土堆轉化為有功能、有系統的產品。
在此過程中，賴信佑也與其他地方的居民互動，探索當地材料的潛力。例如在桃園授課時，接觸到石門水庫的淤泥，並與當地陶藝材料混合，創造出了一個名為「混凝漆器」的系列。這些作品利用廢棄物、地方材料與傳統工藝結合，開創了具有持續性、且嶄新的工藝方向。
During his Kintsugi (a Japanese art that fixes broken pottery with lacquer and metal powder) teaching process, Lai Hsin-Yo noticed that every time he mixed the repair paste, a considerable amount of leftover material would accumulate. He stated that these remnants were originally of little use, but he decided to make use of these "nonsense little piles of paste" by molding them into various shapes, eventually accumulating a significant amount. On one occasion, a student saw these piles and suggested selling them, which prompted Lai to think about how to transform these seemingly useless piles into functional and systematic products.
In this process, Lai also interacted with residents from other areas, exploring the potential of local materials. For example, during a teaching session in Taoyuan, he came into contact with the sediment from the Shimen Reservoir, which he mixed with local ceramic materials to create the "Concrete Lacquerware" series. These works combine waste materials, local resources, and traditional craftsmanship, opening up a sustainable and innovative direction for the craft.
賴信佑 Lai Hsin-You
「用物見心」是光山行三代傳承的核心信念，展現器物在生產者與使用者之間的深刻連結。自1946年創立以來，光山行便以民藝的視角推廣漆工藝，專注開發實用且貼近日常的漆器用品。透過用心製作的器物，使用者在觸摸與感受中，體會到工藝的溫度與美好，從而珍視每一件作品。
第三代經營者賴信佑在延續傳承的基礎上，提出「回到漆的本質」的理念，將傳統工藝與現代技術結合，以繁複的工序重新詮釋漆器的價值。他打破既有框架，專注於打造融入生活的實用器物，讓漆藝不僅僅是傳統工藝的象徵，更成為現代生活的一部分。光山行透過這樣的傳承與創新，讓美好的漆藝得以在日常中延續與發光。此特色顯見於《本色漆器》系列作品。
"Finding the Heart through Objectst" is the core belief passed down through three generations of Kaosan Craft,
showcasing the profound connection between the maker and the user of crafted pieces. Since its establishment in 1946,
Kaosan Craft has promoted lacquer craftsmanship from a folk-art perspective, focusing on developing practical and
everyday lacquerware. Through meticulously crafted pieces, users can feel the warmth and beauty of the craftsmanship,
fostering an appreciation for every creation.
On the foundation of this legacy, third-generation successor Lai Hsin-You introduced the philosophy of "Returning to the
Essence of Lacquer." By merging traditional techniques with modern technology, he reinterprets the value of lacquerware
through intricate processes. Breaking away from conventional frameworks, he focuses on creating functional objects that
fit into everyday life, transforming lacquerware from a symbol of traditional craftsmanship into an integral part of modern
living. Through this blend of heritage and innovation, Kaosan Craft ensures that the beauty of lacquer artistry continues to
shine and flourish in daily life. This unique aesthetic is exemplified in the True Origin series.
