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Vessels of remembrance
My ongoing project, “Vessels of Remembrance,” includes various pedestal vessels and ink paintings. These pieces, featuring forms like stacked tower-like vessels, bird-shaped vessels, and incense holders, are crafted in black and white, colors that symbolize mourning in both Japan and Korea. Honoring the deceased is not only a way to cherish memories of the past…
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Vessels of remembrance 0
Vessels of Remembrance 0 Rooted in both Korean and Japanese cultural traditions, my work draws inspiration from the rich heritage of memorial ceremonies practiced in each culture. A striking memory from the Korean ceremony is the preparation of an abundance of food for the deceased, offered to their spirit. This food is placed on a…
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Resonating mountains
Resonating Mountains2023 Installation ( 48 ceramic pieces)a book with text and photography(you can read here) at the exhibition “Verzacht verleden”together with Petra Ipenburg and Harma de Pontat Galerie in de Molen, Wassenaar Petra Ipenburg, Soonhwa Kang and Harma de Pont have in common that they create conceptual, highly personal and abstract work. Softened past means…
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Contact
12.2022 – 1.2023 Yvonne Haven x Soonhwa KangCollaboration exhibition “Contact” Raamgalerie Windows 47, Haarlem, The Netherlands @Galerie.windows47
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Talking to her II
31 May-24 July 2022 Soonhwa Kang“Talking to her ll” Solo expo at The Art of September Amsterdam In my art practice, I use materials such as ink and clay. Both show intriguing transitions from wet to dry. They also respond dynamically to the combination of different materials. I search for new possibilities based on ancient materials…
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Talking to her, ch2
Chapter 2. Contemplate Ceramic piecesdifferent sizes2021 TAKING TO HERI remember my mother and grandmother talking to plants as if they have a soul. When having a memorial ceremony, we talk to photographs of our lost loved ones believing that their souls are near. Reminiscing about these memories is the starting point of my work. I…