BFA Thesis at Alfred University

Korean traditional art has always been one of my most prominent interests. Stylistically, Korean art is simple and clean. It is not fancy or colorful, but it is an elaborate depiction of beauty. This being said, as we push forward in the 21st century, many of Korean traditional arts are being forgotten because of innovative progressions in contemporary arts. This shift, away from the traditional values that I have always been amazed by, troubles me deeply. During my senior year at Alfred University, I began to attempt to use contemporary ceramics to depict traditional Korean artistic styles and motifs. I did not want to make traditional pottery or other decorations that have been created for centuries and centuries. I wanted to be involved with these exciting and new elements of the ceramic world, but I also wanted to pay homage to traditional Korean artistic styles and for them to be clearly visible in my work.