The Lonely Palette Ep. 69 - Yee Sookyung's "Translated Vase" (2011)
Apr 4, 2025
Delve into the beauty of brokenness with Yee Sookyung's stunning 'translated vases.' These artworks transform shattered porcelain into new, cohesive expressions, embracing fragility and renewal. Explore how the intricate patterns symbolize not only personal histories but also cultural identity. The discussion reflects on the pressure of reconstructing the past versus celebrating the present. Join the conversation about art and community engagement, and appreciate the resilience found in imperfection.
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Art From Broken Ceramics
- Yi Suk-young transforms broken, discarded ceramic shards into new, organic biomorphic forms.
- Her method highlights beauty in failure and celebrates imperfection, challenging traditional views on fragility.
Fragility and History's Impossibility
- Yi's work emphasizes both fragility and indestructibility of objects and humans.
- It reflects the impossibility of perfectly reproducing historical continuity or the past.
Vase Amidst History
- Yi's vase piece is displayed amid ancient Korean ceramics it repurposes.
- This setting comments on the difficulty and impossibility of telling complete historical stories.