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Riyoo Kim
“Red Eyed Fury”, 2018
Shigaraki clay
Throughout the creation of his art, Riyoo Kim draws inspiration from many different sources. His work is influenced by the ceramics of the Jōmon era, the traditional antic Chinese ceramics, as well as Hyao Mizayaji’s works, which represent Japanese animation by Annō Hideaki. Science fiction and street culture have an obvious connection.
Born in Osaka in 1980 to a Japanese father and a Korean mother. He completed his MA at Osaka University of Arts Graduate School in Fine Art in 2006. Kim’s unique approaches beyond existing ceramics have been highly esteemed from not only people among the ceramics field but also from the contemporary art field. He is influenced by science fiction, street culture and animation, however, he has also received inspiration from ancient ritual wares made during the Jomon era, a prehistoric time in Japan. He believes that creation is the process of saving his soul. Since ancient times, awe and wonder in natural providence have continuously driven people to create things like prayers.
| Dimensions | 8 × 6.25 × 21.5 in |
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| Date | 2018 |
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| Exhibitions | 2024 Gift Guide |
