Kim Hyun-jong approaches the clean, white surface of his pots as if it was a canvas. The artist then proceeds to paint on it, bringing to life innumerable shades of blue through cobalt decoration. The depth of the figurative decoration is mesmerising as they guide the eye to appreciate both the detail and the the overall composition. Working with a rectangular shape presents peculiar challenges: the pot cannot be thrown on the wheel. Instead. the elements need to be created one by one and then assembled to achieve the final result.
Selected Exhibitions:
2022 Maison Object, Paris, France
2022 Gyeonggi-do Ceramic Fair, South Korea
2019 Cheongju Craft Biennale, Cheongju, Korea
2018 Participated in the Korea-China Artist Exchange Exhibition
2018 Solo Exhibition, Min Gallery, South Korea
2017 Busan International Art Fair, Busan, Korea
2016 Art Santa Fe Fair, Santa Fe, USA