Hui-Yong Kim - Galaxy Clay

My art is heavily influenced by the elegance of traditional Asian forms. Most Asian vessels employ the use of porcelain. To highlight the pureness of the clay, I like to apply gold or mother of pearl luster in the final firing. The Raku method is used on stoneware clay and employs the reduction technique to show that different firing methods which employ different glazes can produce an entirely new appearance on a clay body. I am constantly inspired by the variety of forms, colors and textures that the gamut of glazes, clays and methods of firing produce.