Gobdol

The series began in 2006 when the artist visited the Japan Folk Crafts Museum in Tokyo to photograph white porcelain from the Joseon Dynasty, where he also took photos of gobdol crafts. Gobdol refers to a mineral that is smooth to the touch and has a candle-like sheen when touched. It began to be used in earnest for containers and artworks from the Unified Silla period. The is a series of works that captures relics used in daily life, such as herbal medicine pots, bowls, and kettles. The subjects are expressed very darkly, emphasizing only the outlines, allowing the viewers to focus on the shapes of the objects. By shedding new light on the simple beauty of these vessel forms carved from stone through photography, it serves as an opportunity to appreciate the beauty of folk artifacts that have not been noticed before.