SOGON KIM
Cluster Exhibitor | Cluster Crafts | 2022
Celestial | Blue #6 | 2021
Her work intends to capture the moment of reaction between the materials while she imagines the world beyond topography. The series of work including ‘Submarine’ was inspired by the common knowledge that oil does not mix with water. Wax creates the initial form during the interaction with water. She controls the overall shape, but each form comes out different, depending on various factors. The different thickness of wax creates colour depth when it is cast in glass.
Born and raised in South Korea, Sogon Kim found a special interest in glass while studying metal, ceramics, glass and industrial design at the Hongik University in Seoul for BFA. Having fallen in love with glass, she started to attend as many glass festivals and exhibitions as she could. Meeting various glass artists from all over the world inspired her to study abroad. She is doing her MA at the Royal College of Art in London to work more with glass and deepen her knowledge of the art.
Celestial | Green #3 | 2021
Celestial | Black #2 Highlight | 2022
Celestial | Black #3 | 2021
Celestial | Green #1 | 2021
Celestial | Pink #1 | 2021
Celestial | Pink #2 | 2021
Beyond the sky III | 2022
The universe always evokes my curiosity. How would it be formed? This question fascinates me when materials are being shaped and colored.
Beyond the sky I | 2022
WORK EXHIBITED DURING CLUSTER CRAFTS 2020 FAIR
Submarine I
Submarine II
Desert
Casting
Stone Column I
Stone Column II
Sogon Kim at Hot Shop Space
Hot Shop Space
Studio Space
THE BOTTLE SERIES
“Bottle” is inspired by Korea’s traditional ceramics such as the moon jar. Korea’s tradition and modern art material glass are combined to preserve and protect Korea’s presence in the world. Korea’s traditional painting “sip-jang-saeng-do”, which features ten different longevity creatures inspired the artist. She drew following the traditional style of Korean drawings and applied onto the glass.
On the inner surface, a sanded effect is made. It makes not only a white background for the drawings but it also makes the drawing hidden depending on the viewer’s angle. The drawings are in between the glass so it cannot be touched either outside not inside surface of the glass.
Bottle I
Bottle III
Bottle II