Collection Details

Moon Jar; Choi, Shin Hye; 2022; BCC CHI 001

Name/TitleMoon Jar

About this objectShin Hye Choi’s signature creation, Moon Jar, is inspired by the moon’s beauty and symbolises calmness and purity. Shin Hye embraces the traditional 18th century Korean technique of crafting jars by fusing two identically sized bowls while adding a unique twist. She highlights the joinery with a gold line, transforming the seam into a distinctive pattern. The jar’s textured surface combines coloured clay and porcelain, and shows her innovative approach to ceramics. Despite the artwork’s asymmetry, which is a result of the joining process and the natural effects of gravity, Shin Hye values the beauty in its imperfection.
Moon Jar not only pays respect to Shin Hye’s cultural heritage but also challenges our perceptions of beauty, inviting us to find elegance in the natural flaws and the craftsmanship in the work. Shin Hye’s ceramics demonstrate her belief in the profound beauty of imperfection and the enduring value of traditional craftsmanship in contemporary art practice.
Shin Hye Choi is a Korean-Australian artist living in Bella Vista, on
the border between Cumberland and Blacktown. She is a master
ceramic artist who skilfully blends the rich heritage of Korean
pottery with contemporary art.

MakerChoi, Shin Hye

Maker RoleArtist

Date Made2022

Medium and MaterialsStoneware, ceramic

Place MadeOceania, Australia, New South Wales, Sydney

TechniqueModelled

Measurements35h x 35w x 35d cm x wt 9 kg

Subject and Association KeywordsCeramic

Subject and Association KeywordsContemporary art

Subject and Association KeywordsKorean art, artist

Subject and Association DescriptionShin Hye Choi is a Korean-Australian artist living in Bella Vista, on the border between Cumberland and Blacktown. She is a master ceramic artist who skilfully blends the rich heritage of Korean pottery with contemporary art. Shin Hye’s signature creation, Moon Jar, is inspired by the moon’s beauty and symbolises calmness and purity.

Named CollectionBlacktown City Art Collection

Object TypeCeramic

Object numberBCC CHI 001