KIMWOOCHANG

Upcoming Solo Exhibition 24 June – 2 July

I feel that the world has come to focus too much on splendid beauty and that people are looking for (more) bold and provocative elements in art. This has led me to focus on a form that provides comfort and harmony, such as a moon jar that expresses its beauty only with its shape and simple colors without fancy decorations. I also wanted to create art that blends into the area in which it was placed, ultimately giveing the viewers the peace of mind and appreciation of the abstract beauty that stems from its simplicity and humility: a beauty exists within the spiritual realm.

I am inspired from the crafts left by craftsmen of the past. The beauty of such crafts can seen very closely in our daily lives and touches our soul deeply. Similar beauty can be also found in many different forms : clothing, art, designs, etc. They have one thing in common: they are understated and there is a great balance and proportions in harmony with theirs surroundings/lifestyle.

With the above in mind, I considered and researched works that fit the Australian environment. I incorporated the traditional Korean Moon Jar shape with the colors of Australia; the white clouds, the white sands, and the white colors of the Australian Moon. I wanted to blend my Korean heritage and the spirit of the moon jars through a perspective of the variations of what I considered the Australian whites.

I welcome you to explore my latest exhibition that I have titled ‘a chromophoric experience’. The exhibition captures the variety of different whites that are found in our surroundings on moon jars that are simple and humble in its shape and stance. I wish and hope that the viewers would find comfort and gentle stimulation from my work.

⁃ KIMWOOCHANG

Kim woochang is a contemporary artist of ceramics living and teaching in Sydney Australia. In his 19 years as a ceramic artist, Kim woochang has mastered both traditional and creative techniques of ceramics. Kimwoochang endeavours to capture the human emotions and expressions through his ceramics.

Kim woochang received both a  batchelor’s  and masters degree in ceramic craft from Kookmin University in Seoul, Korea.

“In my work, I start with the beauty created by Korean artists in the past. In pottery, I focus on the inlay techniques of celadon porcelain, the decorative techniques of Bhuncheong porcelain, and the shapes of the white porcelain. In addition, I want to express the the beauty from the curves and decorative techniques found in hanok (traditional Korean houses) and other types of artisanal tools and objects in the past. I would like to to introduce various Korean traditional artisanal beauty through my ceramics”.

Selected Group Exhibitions

2022 – North Queensland Ceramic Award – Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Australia

2022 – Mandorla Art Award 2022 – Homes a Court Gallery, Australia

2020 – 2020 LIQUID exhibition – Belconnen Arts Centre, Australia

2020 – 2020 Gosford Art and Ceramic prize – Gosford Regional Gallery, Australia

2019 – Home+ – Block J Gallery. Australia

2019 – 2019 Gosford Art and Ceramic prize – Gosford Regional Gallery, Australia

2019 – Royal Easter Show 2019 – Sydney Olympic Park, Australia

2018 – 2018 Gosford Art and Ceramic prize – Gosford Regional Gallery, Australia

2018 – The Sydney teapot show – 2018 Kerrie Lowe Gallery, Australia

2015 – Ceramic Exhibition – Design Gallery, Seoul, Korea

2014 – Contemporary Ceramic Art In Asia – Gimhae clay arch, Korea.

2014 – Six way (六道) – Design Gallery, Seoul, Korea

2013 – Snack (간식)-Insa art space, Seoul, Korea

2013 – New Spring craft Exhibition (新春工藝展), Haegang ceramics museum, Korea

2013 – (여덟 개, 그림자의 남쪽), NAMPO ART MUSEUM, Korea.

2012 – Me-ji (메지), Dongduk art gallery,Seoul, Korea.

2011 – three years (三年) Sookmyung  Moonshin Museum, Seoul, Korea.

Selected Awards

2018 September – 2018 Gosford Art and Ceramic prize – Gosford Regional Gallery

2019 September – 2019 Gosford Art and Ceramic prize – Gosford Regional Gallery

2019 November – 2019 Glenaeon Fair – Glenaeon Art show

2020 September – 2020 Gosford Art and Ceramic prize – Gosford Regional Gallery

2020 September – 2020 LIQUID – Belconnen Arts Centre

2020 November – 2020 Glenaeon Fair – Glenaeon Art show

2022 – North Queensland Ceramic Award – Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Australia

2022 – Mandorla Art Award 2022 – Homes a Court Gallery, Australia

Solo Exhibitions

2021 November – Sydney Solo Exhibition, The Finery Company

2022 June – Sydney Solo Exhibition, Fineworks Paddington

Sydney Solo Exhibition from 24 June – 2 July

at Fineworks Paddington, 76A Paddington Street Paddington

for more details about the exhibiton please call (02) 9327 2829