SCULPTURAL CERAMICS THAT SPEAK OF HISTORY AND IMAGINATION

Mimi Joung

Mimi's sculptural work stands out for her unique technique of forming written words into sculptural ceramics. She draws inspiration from a rich tapestry of sources: her deep knowledge of ceramic history, literary landscapes like Richard Brautigan's "In Watermelon Sugar," and philosophical concepts found in works like T.S. Eliot's "Four Quartets" and Herman Hesse's "The Glass Bead Game".

Mimi is an award-winning ceramic artist originally from South Korea, now based in London. She trained as a ceramist and artist at the Fine Art department in Wonkwang University, South Korea and the Royal College Of Art, United Kingdom, where she completed her masters in ceramic and glass. As a prominent figure in the contemporary ceramic art scene, she has participated in artist residencies at renowned institutions like the Banff Arts Centre and received numerous grants and awards.

'MY HANDS INSTINCTIVELY SEEK TO RESOLVE IDEAS THROUGH THE ACT OF MAKING THAT REFLECTS MY OWN LIFE, WHAT I READ, AND WHAT I LEARN FROM OTHERS.'

Mimi's ceramic creations are both visually striking and intellectually engaging. They range from intricate installations to sculptural pieces that evoke landscapes, portraits, and abstract ideas. Her work often incorporates elements of storytelling, inviting viewers to decipher hidden meanings and explore the boundaries between form and language.

EXHIBITIONS & COLLECTIONS

Mimi's pieces are held in prestigious public and private collections.

Notable exhibitions incl. the Collect by Cavaliero Finn in the Somerset House in London (2020-24), Deep Breathing at Echo Ohorano in Kyoto, and the New Craftsman Gallery, in UK. She also exhibits at the Museum of Siegburg in Germany where she was awarded the ceramics price.

One of the pieces exhibited in the Museum of Siegburg is part of our first collection "Inception".