Artist Information:
Minkyung Choi
sunnyside, NY
United States
Member Since: Jun 2003
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Artist Statement:
Statement
Functional pottery maintains
an important place in
historical developments
throughout the various ages
and when studied can be a good
gauge for a civilizations
advances and culture.
Especially in ancient or older
civilizations, pottery
reflected many aspects of a
society including beauty,
technological innovation,
beliefs and values. A single
ceramic object could tell you
much about the person who
created it as well as the
culture that necessitates it.
But as time went on, pottery
became more than utilitarian
objects; technology advanced
leading to developments in the
arts, a progression driven by
a human tendency towards more
leisurely outlets which
allowed for artisans to create
objects that were not singular
or utilitarian in purpose. It
is this duality that drives me
to produce the type of work
that is functional and also
aesthetically enjoyable.
The pieces that I create are
inspired from many sources.
Perhaps the most primary of
these influences is my
affinity for the beauty and
elegance of historical Korean
and Chinese ceramics. These
pots celebrate a time and a
people through their beauty
that speaks volumes about the
lifestyle of the people in the
generation that created them.
I admire their simplistic
forms and wonderful colors ...
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Minkyung Choi's Free Artist Portfolio
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Statement
Functional pottery maintains an important place in historical developments throughout the various ages and when studied can be a good gauge for a civilizations advances and culture. Especially in ancient or older civilizations, pottery reflected many aspects of a society including beauty, technological innovation, beliefs and values. A single ceramic object could tell you much about the person who created it as well as the culture that necessitates it. But as time went on, pottery became more than utilitarian objects; technology advanced leading to developments in the arts, a progression driven by a human tendency towards more leisurely outlets which allowed for artisans to create objects that were not singular or utilitarian in purpose. It is this duality that drives me to produce the type of work that is functional and also aesthetically enjoyable.
The pieces that I create are inspired from many sources. Perhaps the most primary of these influences is my affinity for the beauty and elegance of historical Korean and Chinese ceramics. These pots celebrate a time and a people through their beauty that speaks volumes about the lifestyle of the people in the generation that created them. I admire their simplistic forms and wonderful colors ... |
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