Sinjudanji: Ancestor Spirit Jar, 2026
Ceramic sculpture
24 x 23 x 27 cm
Ceramic sculpture
24 x 23 x 27 cm
Sinjudanji (신줏단지) is a sacred jar traditionally kept in Korean households to honour ancestral spirits and symbolise the family's spiritual protection and well-being.
I reinterpreted this traditional object using press-moulded slabs embossed with organic, bumpy forms made from digital drawings. The slabs are joined together in a patchwork-like manner to form the body of the jar. Its lid features a knotted handle, evoking interconnectedness through the gesture of intertwining.
I reinterpreted this traditional object using press-moulded slabs embossed with organic, bumpy forms made from digital drawings. The slabs are joined together in a patchwork-like manner to form the body of the jar. Its lid features a knotted handle, evoking interconnectedness through the gesture of intertwining.