Conch Series
jung hyejung (1991 –)
Explore the evocative world of Jung Hyejung's art – a captivating blend of surrealism & realism, exploring themes of identity, memory, and the human psyche. Discover her significant contribution to contemporary Korean art.
korea-craft-and-design-foundation (Seoul, South Korea)
Marvel at Goryeo celadon and stoneware—pieces that embody Korean royal heritage and monastic artistry. Each glaze and form tells a story of Korea’s past.
To make the Conch series ornaments, the artist imagined something that could capture the voice of one’s heart like a conch shell that delivers the sound of the sea. This series includes norigae (a traditional ornament) and brooches (a modern ornament). Pieces of cloth were connected, and the curved lines were created using a pinch technique for traditional patchwork. The shape was then completed by giving a three-dimensional effect with hemming stiches. A Korean nuance was ultimately expressed in a sophisticated way through the combination of color combinations or fabric textures. (Fieldwork Press)
About this artwork
- Title: Conch Series
- Artist: jung hyejung
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: korea-craft-and-design-foundation
- Main color: Putty
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
