Crystal lights(1601) 100 x 420 x 180 mm, glass, 2016

Crystal lights(1601) 100 x 420 x 180 mm, glass, 2016

The Crystal Light series has proven to be the most successful thus far in revealing my identity. The holes are dug in a shape of lens near the surface and light source in order to purify and disperse them. In addition, the ICE series shows my attitudes towards crafts. I purposely did not complete the polishing of the object. The result is that the glass surface is opaque, and has the effect of blocking light. Likewise, I can freely express myself through coldworking, depending on the results of the outputs.

Crystal lights(1602) 60 x 300 x 155 mm, glass, 2016

X 270 x 350 x 320 mm, glass, 2016

Prism 350 x 350 x 350 mm, glass, 2016

Lollipop 170 x 170 x 430 mm, glass, 2016

Coldworking is fairly crafty. The purpose of introducing a craft activity in my work is not only to oversee the completion of the output, but also to incorporate the contents into the act itself. I will continue to conduct various tests on materials on the basis of coldworking. Just as God saved mankind at the expense of Jesus, who resembled God himself, I hope to polish glass which I see as resembling myself, and purifying the light.

Youngsang Kim