Saeam Kwon 'Mug Set in Cloudy Grey'

Dimensions - Mug Ø 7cm x H 8cm (capacity - 200ml) | Saucer Ø 10cm x H 1cm

Care - Handwash only

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

Material - Black stoneware clay, glaze

*Exact form and finish may vary slightly.

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 dark, textured, clay contrasted by delicate details and lightness. Each work possesses a dainty form, with considered sculpting and meticulous shaping.

Their use of dark clay juxtaposes the lightness of the pieces, and plays with motions of shadow and light. Deep charcoal is complimented by lighter highlights, while softer stone-like pieces gain depth through shading details on the clay’s edge. 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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