Decayed Wild Clay Jar - I
Decayed Wild Clay Jar - I

Mie Kim

Decayed Wild Clay Jar - I

$1,200.00
$1,200.00
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Details

Resulting from days of crushing, sieving, dehydrating, and wedging locally harvested wild clays, this jar feels as if it were shaped with natural ease. Its deep, encrusted surface, almost reminiscent of a Takotsubo (Japanese 'octopus pot') left to rest on the ocean floor, creates a dynamic balance that complements its rounded shape. What really makes this piece stand out is how it captures light and shadow on its surface. The overall form feels bold, yet there’s a softness to the way it holds space, balancing the ruggedness of the material with a subtle elegance. With a presence that feels both grounded and sculptural, this jar has an undeniable warmth, inviting you to discover its unique details from every angle. 

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: 10" H x 10" D
Origin: Montreal, Quebec