monday morning eye candy: MyungJin Kim: Hortus Talisman @ Hostler Burrows

by | Sep 26, 2022 | monday morning eye candy

 

 

 

Hostler Burrows and Ago Projects are pleased to announce MyungJin Kim: Hortus Talisman, a solo exhibition presented in Hostler Burrows’ Los Angeles gallery at 6819 Melrose Ave. The artist will be in attendance for an opening reception on September 22, from 6 to 8 pm.

In this current body of work, Kim sculpts organically shaped bas-relief clay vessels in warm, earthy terracotta. While the themes in her work are archetypal, the artists filters and distills information from her immediate surroundings and cultural history as poignant subject matter in her art. Her narrative vessels depict a primal botanical landscape inspired by the Jurassic era vegetation in her garden and around Los Angeles. For the exhibition, she has created two of her most monumentally scaled works to date, each standing over six feet tall.

Deeply embedded in Korean culture is the shamanistic practice of strategically placing symbolically meaningful paintings, drawings and special objects in the home or temple as talisman for protection. The gallery installation engages this symbolic practice. Kim has covered the walls with paintings of ancient plants from her garden, enveloping her ceramic sculptures within the space. In using the same visual language as the vessels, Kim’s murals transform the architecture of the room, evoking the immersive environment of her own garden.

Kim has long been interested in painting styles from both the East and West. Korean “Minhwa” are mysteriously beautiful Chosun dynasty folk paintings which have been influential in her practice. In particular, 19th century “Whajodo” are symbolic folk paintings that include landscapes with lush flowers and pairs of birds who are “mated for life”. They offer the promise of prosperity, longevity and happiness.

MyungJin Kim (b. 1975, South Korea) received her MFA in ceramics from Seoul National University in 2002, after which she moved to Los Angeles. Kim has been an artist in residence at the prestigious Archie Bray Foundation on numerous occasions from 2011 to 2018. She currently lives and maintains a studio and garden in San Pedro, CA. Kim’s work is included in the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, Eugene, OR; Archie Bray Foundation Collection, Helena, MT; Pizzuti Collection, Columbus, OH; Sonny Kamm Teapot Collection, Los Angeles, CA; as well as numerous private collections across the United States.

www.mjkimstudio.com

www.hostlerburrows.com/exhibitions/myungjin-kim-hortus-talisman

Work Intensive III: Figuration

by | Apr 5, 2012 | Uncategorized

SunKoo Yuh: Studio Shot
Ceramic Arts Workshop
July 2 – 11, 2012Our 2012 Summer Work Intensive is the third such workshop hosted by the Ceramic Arts Program at CSULB. The Work Intensive Program began with the belief that students need diversity in studio-based experiences in order to grow artistically. Every other summer for the past five years, we have invited as many interesting and talented artists working in clay as we could find to come and work alongside our students, as well as other invited guest students, for two unforgettable weeks of hard work, community building, and exchange of ideas.
This summer will be more focused and based on an artistic theme: Figuration.. This is a unique one-time workshop opportunity to work alongside nine superb artists: Tip Toland, Matt Wedel, SunKoo Yuh, Beth Cavener Stichter, Myungjin Kim, Gerit Grimm, Cristina Cordova, Chris Miles and TaeHoon Kim. These artists engage figuration from very diverse perspectives and have been invited to join our students for 10 days this summer in an atmosphere intended to simultaneously sharpen a focus and broaden a range of ideas and possibilities.
Our nine featured artists will present studio demonstrations and lectures on their work. Each day of the workshop will focus on one artist, and will conclude with a well designed “home-cooked” communal meal. On the final day of the workshop, all are invited to the Long Beach Museum of Art to join the artists in a discussion moderated by Chris Miles.
For the first time ever, we are extending an open call for artists and students to apply for approximately twenty-five open workshop slots. Selection will be based upon review of portfolio and statement of intent. Our goal is to bring together a group of highly committed and motivated students of the ceramic arts for a ten-day experience that truly defines the words “work intensive.”
Workspace, materials, and technical assistance with be offered along with planned and impromptu instruction by the guest artists. Studio access is 24/7; firing available upon request. Limited opportunities for tuition reduction are available. Interested parties can learn more on the Application page.
Application Deadline: May 15, 2012

Emerging Artists @ 18 Hands Gallery

by | Mar 10, 2012 | Uncategorized

Yoko Sekino-Bové

Current on exhibit at 18 Hands Gallery, 9 of the top 15 “Best Emerging Artists” of 2011, named by Ceramics Monthly Magazine in their annual review of new ceramic talent. Showcasing Meredith Host, Mike Jabbur, Darien Johnson, Myungjin Kim, Courtney Murphy, Kip O’Krongly, Douglas Peltzman, Angelique Tassistro, and Yoko Sekino-Bové.

View the show here.

Also….18 Hands Submissions Process: Gallery Artists 18 Hands Gallery currently features work by over 60 gallery and visiting clay artists, jewelry and fiber artists. Our goal is to showcase the broadest range of the ceramic arts and a variety of functional, figurative, sculptural and abstract work in all firing ranges and techniques. To that end, we are always looking for new work.
Above all, we seek a high level of craftsmanship, uniqueness of work, and integrity of style. If you would like to submit your work for consideration, please read our submission guidelines carefully and prepare a group of high resolution digital images of your work, along with a list of dimensions and prices and an artist’s biography. You may send a CD or email the digital files to [email protected]. If emailing, please do not send files more than 2 MB in size each. In general, our display committee reviews submissions at least once each quarter.249-B W. 19th Street
Houston, TX 77008
Email: [email protected]