Featured Artist: Joon Hee Kim, November 8th to 30th

Visit the Craft Ontario Shop from November 8th-30th to see our feature of ceramics by Joon Hee Kim!

Joon Hee Kim’s work explores the human existence by examining and reconciling diverse identities and heritages, as well as the compelling forces of beauty and desire. She uses the unique language of ceramics to communicate her thoughts and observations to the world. Kim’s pieces are sculptural interpretations of the human form as a vessel. Central to her work is the subject of individuality and imperfection through the analysis of historical objects and contemporary concerns. 

Her exquisite sculptures show attention to detail and exhibit the value of the creative making process. Kim hand-builds the foundational forms, to which she adds press-moulded elements for embellishment. She then applies glaze and the pieces are fired repeatedly until the desired surface design is achieved. She often finishes her pieces with gold lustre or mother-of-pearl to give her work a radiant quality.

Untitled. Glazed Ceramic, Gold Luster,11 cm x 20 cm x 21cm, 2019. $650
I Lift My Hands III. Glazed Ceramic, Gold Luster, 11 cm x 23cm x 21cm, 2019. $650
Till I Found You. Glazed Ceramic, Gold Luster, 11 cm x 23 cm x 19cm, 2019. $700
Untitled. Glazed Gerrman White Sculpture, Gold Luster, 20 cm x 30 cm x 19cm, 2019. $950
Untitled. Glazed Ceramic, Gold Luster, 17 cm x 33 cm x 23cm, 2019. $800
The Siblings. Glazed Ceramic, Gold Luster. Each 14 cm x 19 cm x 13cm, 12 cm x 17 cm x 10cm, 2019. Left $450, Right $350
The Brother. Glazed Ceramic, Gold Luster, 16 cm x 23 cm x 13cm. 2019. $500
Small Pot. Glazed Ceramic, Gold Luster, 2019. $120 each
Flower Vase. Glazed Ceramic, Gold Luster, 2019. $350 each
Small Vase. Glazed Ceramic, Gold Luster, 2019. $70 each
Untitled. Glazed Ceramic, Gold Luster, 2019. $250 each