LAMPS

Sunwoo Jung delves into alternative methods of crafting everyday objects beyond mass production, placing value on functionality, tactility, and daily emotions. The lamp series Sunwoo showcased at Collectible 2024 in Brussels humorously portrays variations in form and surface that reflect her dedicated exploration of ceramics as a material. Sunwoo attempts to reconcile the conventional technique of ceramics and the contemporary design of everyday objects through continuous experiments on forms and research in glazes.

Sunwoo creates her unique glaze recipes through extensive experimentation, embracing trial and error. She challenges traditional methods by mixing various glazes to achieve distinct colors and textures. Often, the form of her objects is inspired by the glaze itself. For example, the ""Fungi Mushroom Lamp"" was shaped like a mushroom to complement the glaze she developed, which resembles yellow fungus spreading across the surface.

Concerned about the disposable nature of everyday objects made from plastic or other industrial materials, Sunwoo wanted to counter this trend. Her series of ceramic lamps reflects her belief that daily objects can be both valuable and enduring, designed to be cherished for years to come.