Saeam Kwon 'Vase in Golden Ash'

Dimensions - W 11cm x Ø 4.5cm x H 13.5cm 

Care - Water-tight, dry after use

Technique - Wheel thrown, then oxidation-fired at 900°C and 1250°C

Material - White stoneware clay, ash glaze

Description 

Saeam Kwon’s work reflects a deep respect for process, material, and restraint. Focused on creating fine stoneware, their work combines minimalist sillhouettes with traditional sensibilities, using textured clay contrasted by delicate details and lightness. Each work possesses a dainty form, with considered sculpting and meticulous shaping.

Playing with motions of shadow and light, Saeam layers light clay with deep ochre glazes, a harmony that is elegantly contrasted by the sharp angles of the vessel. Proportion and weightlessness is given significant attention, with each piece harnessing a true sense of joy and skill in sculpting, shaping, and transforming otherwise simple tableware.

Through thoughtful pieces, technical craftsmanship, and a refined elegance, Saeam seeks to bring the act of tea drinking closer to everyday life.

About the Artist

Saeam Kwon is a Korean ceramicist based in Berlin, focused on creating fine stoneware. They moved to Berlin in 2017, and now works as a full-time ceramicist and part-time Potter’s wheel instructor, creating all their pieces in a little studio in Berlin-Friedrichshain. A significant part of their practice explores objects for the Gongfu tea ceremony, reflecting a deep respect for process, material, and restraint. Each piece harnesses a true sense of craftsmanship and weightlessness, bringing the act of tea drinking closer to everyday life.

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