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| The poster for the "Yoo Eui-jeong: Earthen Walker" exhibition / Courtesy of Trinity Gallery |
By Pyo Kyung-min
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| A Goryeo celadon-inspired work of Yoo Eui-jeong / Courtesy of Trinity Gallery |
Ceramics have traditionally demanded an artist's dedication and craftsmanship. However, the modern era has seen tools reshape artistic methods, emphasizing efficiency and speed in crafting. Against this backdrop, Yoo, a modern ceramic artist, confronts the fundamental question: "What is pottery?"
Yoo's exhibition showcases his artistic trials made in attempts to answer the query ― merging tradition and modernity in his works.
The exhibition features pieces that integrate unique motifs by pouring glaze onto classic Goryeo celadon and white-glazed moon jars. Yoo further incorporates contemporary symbols, including brand logos, onto his pottery. The exhibition's aim is to present the potential of ceramic art to modern audiences, combining historical craftsmanship with the artist's modern creativity.
Yoo, who currently works as a ceramics professor at Seoul National University of Science and Technology, defines pottery as a comprehensive term to refer to all creations that originate from soil ― a fundamental material ingrained in human experience.
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| Works of Yoo Eui-jeong / Courtesy of Trinity Gallery |
"Inspiring us with expectation and imagination, the ongoing metaverse and virtual reality fever seem to have heralded the arrival of our time to travel into the new world beyond this real world. And as always, I believe ceramic art can be the start of all things," Yoo elaborated in a revealed excerpt of his notes.
This marks the Trinity Gallery's inaugural solo exhibition out of a total of four held this year, the gallery offers a delightful stroll into what the artist refers to as "the start of all things."
The exhibition is set to open to audiences to Oct. 28.
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