2023
Jagae (Korean mother-of-pearl) and 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.
Please view and purchase here
2023
Jagae (Korean mother-of-pearl) and 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.
Please view and purchase here
2023
10” x 4” x 4”
Jagae (Korean mother-of-pearl), Acrylic, Clay.
Part of the Jagae Totem Sculpture series.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.
Please view and purchase here
2023
9” x 4” x 3”
Jagae (Korean mother-of-pearl), Acrylic, Clay and Wood.
Part of the Jagae Totem Sculpture series.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.
Please view and purchase here
2023
7.5” x 3.25” x 3”
Jagae (Korean mother-of-pearl), Acrylic, Clay and Wood.
Part of the Jagae Totem Sculpture series.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.
Please view and purchase here
2023
8” x 3.24” dia.
Jagae (Korean mother-of-pearl), Acrylic, Clay and Wood.
Part of the Jagae Totem Sculpture series.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.
Please view and purchase here
2023
8.25” x 2.5” dia.
Jagae (Korean mother-of-pearl), Acrylic, Clay and Wood.
Part of the Jagae Totem Sculpture series.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.
Please view and purchase here
2023
5” x 3.8” dia.
Jagae (Korean mother-of-pearl), Acrylic on Wood
For “Cluster”, a group show where a blank wooden mushroom shapes were given to artists to work on by Nucleus House Gallery, Portland OR.
Part of the Jagae Totem Sculpture series.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.
2021
Jagae (Korean abalone & mother-of-pearl) and acrylic on clay and wood
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
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 8.75” 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
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
2012
Chrysalis sculpture & Ikiryo series on the wall.
For 2-person show, Borrowed Memories, at Thinkspace Gallery.
{ photo credit : Audrey Kawaski }
Looped wire hanging sculpture, as a part of Ruth Asawa studies (self-planned).
2012
Copper Brass & Steel Wire.
Looped wire hanging sculpture, as a part of Ruth Asawa studies (self-planned).
2012
Copper Brass & Steel Wire.
Looped wire hanging sculpture, as a part of Ruth Asawa studies (self-planned).
2013
Copper Brass & Steel Wire.
2010
Clay & Acrylic on Wood
I'm Not There (L /White)
Like a Sad Song (R /Black)
For noferin's toy, Jibibuts, custom group show, We Heart Wood, at Munky King Gallery, LA.
2010
Clay & Acrylic on Wood
3" (h) x 2.5" (w)
For noferin's toy, Jibibuts, custom group show, We Heart Wood, at Munky King Gallery, LA.
2010
Clay & Acrylic on Wood
3" (h) x 2.5" (w)
For noferin's toy, Jibibuts, custom group show, We Heart Wood, at Munky King Gallery, LA.
2010
Clay & Acrylic on Wood
4" (h) x 2.5" (w)
For noferin's toy, Jibibuts, custom group show, We Heart Wood, at Munky King Gallery, LA.
2010
Clay & Acrylic on Wood
3" (h) x 2.5" (w)
For noferin's toy, Jibibuts, custom group show, We Heart Wood, at Munky King Gallery, LA.
2023
Jagae (Korean mother-of-pearl) and 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.
Please view and purchase here
2023
Jagae (Korean mother-of-pearl) and 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.
Please view and purchase here
2023
10” x 4” x 4”
Jagae (Korean mother-of-pearl), Acrylic, Clay.
Part of the Jagae Totem Sculpture series.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.
Please view and purchase here
2023
9” x 4” x 3”
Jagae (Korean mother-of-pearl), Acrylic, Clay and Wood.
Part of the Jagae Totem Sculpture series.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.
Please view and purchase here
2023
7.5” x 3.25” x 3”
Jagae (Korean mother-of-pearl), Acrylic, Clay and Wood.
Part of the Jagae Totem Sculpture series.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.
Please view and purchase here
2023
8” x 3.24” dia.
Jagae (Korean mother-of-pearl), Acrylic, Clay and Wood.
Part of the Jagae Totem Sculpture series.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.
Please view and purchase here
2023
8.25” x 2.5” dia.
Jagae (Korean mother-of-pearl), Acrylic, Clay and Wood.
Part of the Jagae Totem Sculpture series.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.
Please view and purchase here
2023
5” x 3.8” dia.
Jagae (Korean mother-of-pearl), Acrylic on Wood
For “Cluster”, a group show where a blank wooden mushroom shapes were given to artists to work on by Nucleus House Gallery, Portland OR.
Part of the Jagae Totem Sculpture series.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.
2021
Jagae (Korean abalone & mother-of-pearl) and acrylic on clay and wood
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
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 8.75” 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
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
2012
Chrysalis sculpture & Ikiryo series on the wall.
For 2-person show, Borrowed Memories, at Thinkspace Gallery.
{ photo credit : Audrey Kawaski }
Looped wire hanging sculpture, as a part of Ruth Asawa studies (self-planned).
2012
Copper Brass & Steel Wire.
Looped wire hanging sculpture, as a part of Ruth Asawa studies (self-planned).
2012
Copper Brass & Steel Wire.
Looped wire hanging sculpture, as a part of Ruth Asawa studies (self-planned).
2013
Copper Brass & Steel Wire.
2010
Clay & Acrylic on Wood
I'm Not There (L /White)
Like a Sad Song (R /Black)
For noferin's toy, Jibibuts, custom group show, We Heart Wood, at Munky King Gallery, LA.
2010
Clay & Acrylic on Wood
3" (h) x 2.5" (w)
For noferin's toy, Jibibuts, custom group show, We Heart Wood, at Munky King Gallery, LA.
2010
Clay & Acrylic on Wood
3" (h) x 2.5" (w)
For noferin's toy, Jibibuts, custom group show, We Heart Wood, at Munky King Gallery, LA.
2010
Clay & Acrylic on Wood
4" (h) x 2.5" (w)
For noferin's toy, Jibibuts, custom group show, We Heart Wood, at Munky King Gallery, LA.
2010
Clay & Acrylic on Wood
3" (h) x 2.5" (w)
For noferin's toy, Jibibuts, custom group show, We Heart Wood, at Munky King Gallery, LA.