Originating from Icheon, the revered nexus of Korean pottery, Won-dong Shin, known by his artistic pseudonym, Mujin (無盡), possesses a profound legacy of ceramic artistry. Rather than being confined to mere techniques, Shin, like the venerable ceramicists of ancient Joseon, immerses himself in the deep intrinsic ethos of the practice itself.
Bestowed upon him by his father, the moniker 'Mujin' symbolizes an unyielding, tireless pursuit. Embodying this essence, Mujin delves into the quintessential value of existence, harnessing minimalism as a means to crystallize his artistic vision.
For Mujin, the foundation of an artist's life, molded by challenges and triumphs, overflows in their masterpieces. This tenet of his philosophy shines luminously as he elucidates upon his seminal work, the Moon Jar.
He eloquently discusses, "In my journey with the Moon Jar, I've come to recognize that true freedom is less a destination and more an embrace. The enduring magnetism of the Moon Jar doesn't just lie in its form but in its reflection of a universal longing: much like the jar's impeccable oval silhouette, every soul yearns to be seen, understood, and cherished in their purest essence.”
[C.V.]
Originating from Icheon, the revered nexus of Korean pottery, Won-dong Shin, known by his artistic pseudonym, Mujin (無盡), possesses a profound legacy of ceramic artistry. Rather than being confined to mere techniques, Shin, like the venerable ceramicists of ancient Joseon, immerses himself in the deep intrinsic ethos of the practice itself.
Bestowed upon him by his father, the moniker 'Mujin' symbolizes an unyielding, tireless pursuit. Embodying this essence, Mujin delves into the quintessential value of existence, harnessing minimalism as a means to crystallize his artistic vision.
For Mujin, the foundation of an artist's life, molded by challenges and triumphs, overflows in their masterpieces. This tenet of his philosophy shines luminously as he elucidates upon his seminal work, the Moon Jar.
He eloquently discusses, "In my journey with the Moon Jar, I've come to recognize that true freedom is less a destination and more an embrace. The enduring magnetism of the Moon Jar doesn't just lie in its form but in its reflection of a universal longing: much like the jar's impeccable oval silhouette, every soul yearns to be seen, understood, and cherished in their purest essence.”
[C.V.]
Moon Jar No.19, 2022
Moon Jar No.19, 2022
Moon Jar No.7, 2022
Moon Jar No.7, 2022
2023 Solo Exhibition "First and Last" at Trivium Pyeongtaek, South Korea
2023 Solo Exhibition "First and Last" at Trivium Pyeongtaek, South Korea
