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Kwon Shin Nest
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| Limited Edition:
19 Banners |
| Availability: Only 1 left! |
| Price:
$325 |
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| Museum:
Asian Art Museum of San Francisco |
| Exhibition:
From the Fire: Contemporary Korean Ceramics |
| Material:
Printed vinyl |
| Dimensions:
L: 72 " (183 cm) : W:35 "
(89 cm) |
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Description:
Korean traditions in ceramic art date back 5,000 years. The ceramic arts
have continued to flourish, and the exhibition From the Fire:
Contemporary Korean Ceramics brought together over 50 artists working in
Korea today to explore the evolution and diversity of the craft.
The artists in the exhibition reinterpreted traditional forms and glazes,
such as the Korean punch'ông (celadon ware) and Onggi (utilitarian
stoneware). Others refered back to the ceramics of the Koryô Period (918 -
1391) and the Chosun Period (1392 - 1910), drawing on Korea's rich
traditions during those eras. But none of them are merely rehashing the
works of the past. In their own way, each creates truly new and innovative
forms while never forgetting the richness of what has come before. One of these artists, Kwon Shin (b. 1947) is renowned for reworking traditional
materials and concepts into contemporary shapes that are at once beautiful,
intricate, and joyous in their appreciation of the surprises of nature.
This banner features Kwon's Nest (triangle) from 2000. The striking
vessel with it's monochromatic glaze and fluted pattern sits dramatically
amidst a blue background. The piece is shown to great effect, with it's
diamond-shaped, honeycomb-like interior revealing the artist's skill and the
delicate texture of the form. One must see the piece in person and take a
very close look inside to see the small white eggs tucked away there.
Kwon's technical mastery is shown by the piece's elaborate construction
process. First, sheets of clay are molded and dried on forms. These are
then cut apart, reassembled in new configurations, and fired as one object.
The museum's logo in red is printed at the bottom.
The other side of the banner is also blue with yellow and white text that
reads "From the Fire/Contemporary Korean Ceramics/March 24 - May 21" and
includes Korean characters in white. A red band at the bottom has the
museum's name "Asian Art Museum" in white letters.
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| Provenance:
These banners were displayed around San Francisco to promote the Asian Art
Museum's exhibition From the Fire: Contemporary Korean Ceramics from
March 24 through May 21, 2006. The exhibition was also seen at the Trammell
& Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art, Dallas; Roswell Museum and Art
Center, New Mexico; Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena; Honolulu Academy of Arts;
Mississippi Museum of Art; Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, Florida;
University of Oregon Museum of Art, Eugene; and the Anchorage Museum of
History and Art. |
About the Artist:
Kwon Shin (b. 1947) is one of Korea's foremost ceramic artists, known for
using traditional materials and techniques in new and innovative ways.
Kwon's works stretch the boundaries of ceramic art and are housed in the
collections of several major museums around the world.
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| Color Scheme: Warm - Cool - |
| Style: Contemporary - Asian - |
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