I grew up in Korea and lived in Seoul for 25 years. My work is an idea of mirroring myself. My experience in Canada has strongly shaped me and is reflected in the form and function of my pieces. Living in Canada has broadened my ceramic perspective and taught me about Western culture and suitable utilitarian pottery.
The old palaces in Seoul give me a connection with the long history of Korea. I love the soft contour, the small decorative details of the architectures and the calm atmosphere. The form of my pots reflects the soft contour of Korean traditional architecture. I also use Puncheong techniques from the Chosun Dynasty to show doily designs. I employ these techniques in order to recreate the harmony of my two cultures.
Losing my sister, who was my best friend, was the hardest time in my life. Doily patterns, the childlike flower drawings and using playful colors bring me nostalgic memories. Folded clay parts create the illusion of softness and warmth that fabrics can give. Drawing simple motifs and playing with colors became therapeutic to me. My intent is that my pieces give a little bit of joy to their life. When they drink coffee out of my mug or look at flowers in the vase, I hope my pieces remind them their happy moment.
I am glad that my works deliver my identity to the viewer. The function of my pots shows my experience in Canada and the form and surface decoration reflects my cultural heritage and personal story. I would like my pieces to comfort and calm people just like the old Korean palaces calm and comfort me.
The old palaces in Seoul give me a connection with the long history of Korea. I love the soft contour, the small decorative details of the architectures and the calm atmosphere. The form of my pots reflects the soft contour of Korean traditional architecture. I also use Puncheong techniques from the Chosun Dynasty to show doily designs. I employ these techniques in order to recreate the harmony of my two cultures.
Losing my sister, who was my best friend, was the hardest time in my life. Doily patterns, the childlike flower drawings and using playful colors bring me nostalgic memories. Folded clay parts create the illusion of softness and warmth that fabrics can give. Drawing simple motifs and playing with colors became therapeutic to me. My intent is that my pieces give a little bit of joy to their life. When they drink coffee out of my mug or look at flowers in the vase, I hope my pieces remind them their happy moment.
I am glad that my works deliver my identity to the viewer. The function of my pots shows my experience in Canada and the form and surface decoration reflects my cultural heritage and personal story. I would like my pieces to comfort and calm people just like the old Korean palaces calm and comfort me.
