Decayed Wild Clay Jar - II
Decayed Wild Clay Jar - II

Mie Kim

Decayed Wild Clay Jar - II

$1,100.00
$1,100.00
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Details

Resulting from days of crushing, sieving, dehydrating, and wedging locally harvested wild clays, this organic jar feels as if it were shaped with natural ease. Its deep surface creates a dynamic balance that complements its soft proportions. The overall shape, inspired by ancient Korean 'moon jars', feels bold yet soft, elegantly balancing the ruggedness of its surface with its traditional shape. Imbued with Korean heritage, this piece from Mie Kim tells a unique story, marked by a quiet reverence for nature and the art forms reminiscent of home. 

Artist Notes

Mie Kim

Emptiness and rough edges, asymmetry and functionality, expansion and rootedness: Mie Kim's work is an exploration of balance in aesthetic contradiction.

Inspired by the traditional arts of her native Seoul, Korea, and the indigenous crafts of Quebec, Canada, where she currently resides, her practice melds form and ritual with the imperfection of presence and spontaneity. Each object is as influenced by her roots as it is by her natural surroundings—she collects and integrates indigenous organic materials, such as tree ash and harvested wild clay, into her pieces—seeking to reclaim an ascetic intentionality in an era of perceived abundance.

Mie Kim's work can be found internationally in galleries across Canada, the UK, Japan, Seoul, and the United States.

Specifications

Materials: Stoneware and wild clay
Dimensions: 8" H x 7.5" D
Origin: Montreal, Quebec