The artist focuses on the internal and essential characteristics of materials rather than the external beauty of objects. She creates simple and primitive shapes using natural and vintage texture. Her works are image-like and still, evoking unexpected comfort and warmth.
2 x 1.5 x 3(h) cm
Sterling Silver, Oxidized Silver, Gold-plated Silver
2020
Heeseung, Koh
1994, 1990 MFA. BFA. Kookmin University, Seoul, Korea
2019 Nominated as the LOEWE Craft Prize Finalist
2019 LOEWE Craft Prize Exhibition, Sogetsu Kaikan, Tokyo, Japan
2019, 2018 Schmuck Internationale Handwerksmesse, Munich, Germany
2018 Korean Connection, Scottish gallery, Edinburgh, Scotland
2017 物物 _Between Object and Ornament_ Heeseung Koh Solo Exhibition, Gallery Ahwon, Seoul, Korea