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Artist's Statement
In my work, I strive to harmonize the quiet elegance and natural sensibility found i Korean ceramic aesthetics with the bold spirit of individualism, self-reliance, and freedom rooted in American values. I explore this balance through the moon jar—a form I deeply admire for its serene presence and historical symbolism. Though I approach this vessel as an outsider to Korean culture, I engage with it not to claim, but to respond: to reinterpret its quiet imperfection through my own pursuit of balance and control.
Rather than constructing the jar from two joined hemispheres, I throw each form as a single, continuous shape, aiming for cohesion and precision. My process diverges from tradition, reflecting my own voice and values while honoring the grace of the original form. Spontaneous, expressive glaze work disrupts the controlled surface, allowing emotion and unpredictability to emerge. It is within this contrast—between reverence and reinterpretation, structure and spontaneity—that I find space for personal expression.
Dimensions
4&7/8" x 6"
Year created
2025
Rights
© The Author(s)
Recommended Citation
Goering, Elizabeth, "Crimson Aurora" (2025). SACAD: Creative Activities. 6.
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad_art/6
