2021
10.5" w x 15.5" h x 0.5” thick (26.6 cm w x 39.3 cm h)
Jagae (Korean mother-of-pearl) & Acrylic on clay and wood
Jagae (자개) series was inspired by Korean traditional art of lacquerware, a big part of which was decorated with thin veneers of mother-of-pearl (abalone and other shells), called Jagae.
Mirinae (미리내) is an older Korean word for the Milky Way.
For Vivid group show at Beinart Gallery, Melbourne Australia
2021
11” w x 15" h x 0.6” thick (38.1 cm w x 27.9 cm h)
Jagae (Korean mother-of-pearl) & Acrylic on clay and wood
Jagae (자개) series was inspired by Korean traditional art of lacquerware, a big part of which was decorated with thin veneers of mother-of-pearl (abalone and other shells), called Jagae.
Nandal (난달) is an older Korean word that loosely describes a place from which many paths stem, signifying a point at which many possibilities can arise.
For Vivid group show at Beinart Gallery, Melbourne Australia
2021
14.5" w x 11.3" h x 0.6” thick (36.8 x 28.7 cm)
Jagae (Korean mother-of-pearl) & Acrylic on clay and wood
Jagae (자개) series was inspired by Korean traditional art of lacquerware, a big part of which was decorated with thin veneers of mother-of-pearl (abalone and other shells), called Jagae.
Nuinuri (뉘누리) is an older, regional dialectical Korean word that means whirlpool in a stream or ocean.
For Vivid group show at Beinart Gallery, Melbourne Australia
2021
14" w x 11.5” h x 0.6” thick (35.5 cm w x 29.2 cm h)
Jagae (Korean mother-of-pearl) & Acrylic on clay and wood
Jagae (자개) series was inspired by Korean traditional art of lacquerware, a big part of which was decorated with thin veneers of mother-of-pearl (abalone and other shells), called Jagae.
Nowul (너울) is an older Korean word (that is still used) that means big, intimidating waves caused by the wind.
For Vivid group show at Beinart Gallery, Melbourne Australia
2021
2021
3.25” dia. x 8.75” h (8.2 cm øx 22.2 cm h)
Jagae (Korean mother of pearl) & Acrylic on clay and wood.
Stacking sculpture adorned with jagae. (See next images for views)
Jagae (자개) series was inspired by Korean traditional art of lacquerware, a big part of which was decorated with thin veneers of mother-of-pearl (abalone and other shells), called Jagae.
For Vivid group show at Beinart Gallery, Melbourne Australia
2021
12.7 x 17.7 cm (5" x 7")
Jagae (Korean mother of pearl) & Acrylic on wood
Jagae (자개) series was inspired by Korean traditional art of lacquerware, a big part of which was decorated with thin veneers of mother-of-pearl (abalone and other shells), called Jagae.
For Vivid group show at Beinart Gallery, Melbourne Australia
2021
12.7 x 17.7 cm (5" x 7")
Jagae (Korean mother of pearl) & Acrylic on wood
Jagae (자개) series was inspired by Korean traditional art of lacquerware, a big part of which was decorated with thin veneers of mother-of-pearl (abalone and other shells), called Jagae.
For Vivid group show at Beinart Gallery, Melbourne Australia
2021
12.7 x 17.7 cm (5" x 7")
Jagae (Korean mother of pearl) & Acrylic on wood
Jagae (자개) series was inspired by Korean traditional art of lacquerware, a big part of which was decorated with thin veneers of mother-of-pearl (abalone and other shells), called Jagae.
For Vivid group show at Beinart Gallery, Melbourne Australia
“Exploded view” of separated stacking piece (rearrangeable)
2021
2.3” dia. x 9” h (5.8 cm øx 22.8 cm h)
Jagae (Korean mother of pearl) & Acrylic on clay and wood.
Bimuri (비무리) is a Korean word that collectively call all clouds that bring rain.
Jagae (자개) series was inspired by Korean traditional art of lacquerware, a big part of which was decorated with thin veneers of mother-of-pearl (abalone and other shells), called Jagae.For Vivid group show at Beinart Gallery, Melbourne Australia
2021
3.25” dia. x 8” h (8.2 cm øx 20.3 cm h)
Jagae (Korean mother of pearl) & Acrylic on clay and wood.
Jagae (자개) series was inspired by Korean traditional art of lacquerware, a big part of which was decorated with thin veneers of mother-of-pearl (abalone and other shells), called Jagae.
For Vivid group show at Beinart Gallery, Melbourne Australia
2021
2021
3" dia. x 3.75" h (7.5 cm ø x 9.5 cm h)
Jagae (Korean mother of pearl) & Acrylic on clay and wood
Jagae (자개) series was inspired by Korean traditional art of lacquerware, a big part of which was decorated with thin veneers of mother-of-pearl (abalone and other shells), called Jagae.
Kokdu (꼭두) originally refers to Korean wooden figures that often accompany funeral biers, as guardian spirits ushering the dead to the spirit world.
For Vivid group show at Beinart Gallery, Melbourne Australia
2021
2" dia. x 3.5" h (5 cm ø x 8.8 cm h)
Jagae (Korean mother of pearl) & Acrylic on clay and wood
Jagae (자개) series was inspired by Korean traditional art of lacquerware, a big part of which was decorated with thin veneers of mother-of-pearl (abalone and other shells), called Jagae.Kokdu (꼭두) originally refers to Korean wooden figures that often accompany funeral biers, as guardian spirits ushering the dead to the spirit world.
For Vivid group show at Beinart Gallery, Melbourne Australia
2021
2.1" dia. x 3.1" h (5.3 cm ø x 7.8 cm h)
Jagae (Korean mother of pearl) & Acrylic on clay and wood
Jagae (자개) series was inspired by Korean traditional art of lacquerware, a big part of which was decorated with thin veneers of mother-of-pearl (abalone and other shells), called Jagae.
Kokdu (꼭두) originally refers to Korean wooden figures that often accompany funeral biers, as guardian spirits ushering the dead to the spirit world.
For Vivid group show at Beinart Gallery, Melbourne Australia
2021
2.75" dia. x 2.25" h (6.9 cm ø x 5.7 cm h)
Jagae (Korean mother of pearl) & Acrylic on clay and wood
Jagae (자개) series was inspired by Korean traditional art of lacquerware, a big part of which was decorated with thin veneers of mother-of-pearl (abalone and other shells), called Jagae.
Kokdu (꼭두) originally refers to Korean wooden figures that often accompany funeral biers, as guardian spirits ushering the dead to the spirit world.
For Vivid group show at Beinart Gallery, Melbourne Australia
2021
2.3" dia. x 3.1" h (5.8 cm ø x 7.8 cm h)
Jagae (Korean mother of pearl) & Acrylic on clay and wood
Jagae (자개) series was inspired by Korean traditional art of lacquerware, a big part of which was decorated with thin veneers of mother-of-pearl (abalone and other shells), called Jagae.
Kokdu (꼭두) originally refers to Korean wooden figures that often accompany funeral biers, as guardian spirits ushering the dead to the spirit world.
For Vivid group show at Beinart Gallery, Melbourne Australia
