This cloud-shaped soban, meticulously crafted with multiple layers of lacquer and finished in vibrant colors, boasts a deep luster and elegant curves. Combining practicality as a tea table with artistic value as an interior piece, this work harmoniously blends traditional techniques and modern sensibilities, adding sophisticated elegance to any space.
Brand Introduction
Jaakdang's Yunmi Kim, a certified Korean lacquer cultural heritage repair technician, has been continuously reinterpreting traditional lacquer techniques with a modern sensibility. Her signature series, "JINKYEONGSANSU Soban and Tray," features natural lacquer works inspired by Korean landscapes, embodying a harmonious fusion of tradition and modernity.
Yunmi Kim has recreated a unique aesthetic by ingeniously incorporating bamboo weave patterns and fluid natural curves into the traditional Hojokban tray. This innovative approach clearly reflects Jaakdang's brand identity and demonstrates the potential for contemporary adaptation of Korean traditional crafts.
Jaakdang's works, recognized for their artistry and practicality, were selected as state gifts in 2024 and are now part of collections in major institutions worldwide, including the Royal Court of the United Arab Emirates and the Presidential Palace of Indonesia. This has not only introduced the excellence of Korean traditional crafts to the global stage but also solidified Jaakdang's international standing.
Based on Yunmi Kim's creative vision, Jaakdang continues to present innovative works that seamlessly bridge tradition and modernity, East and West, offering a new paradigm in Korean craftsmanship.
Work Description
"Art is not a handicraft, it is the transmission of feeling the artist has experienced." - Leo Tolstoy
The essence of art lies in the delicate balance between subjectivity and objectivity, nature and reason, unconsciousness and consciousness. In this process, the artist's daily experiences become the core elements of creation.
From childhood to the present, living in an environment surrounded by mountains, these landscapes have been an inseparable part of my visual experience. This background is the source of why I named this work 'Jin Kyeong San Su'.
'Jin Kyeong' means capturing the essential beauty of an object beyond its superficial form and color. It's a process of exploring the true nature that exists beyond mere appearance. While the beauty of nature exists in itself, artistic beauty is born anew through human creative acts.
Lacquer craft embodies both these forms of beauty. It's because the work is born from the purity of materials obtained from nature, combined with the artist's contemplation and sincerity. The deep color of lacquer emerging from layers of coating seems to contain the stories of my life. This is why I am captivated by lacquer work.
In modern society, everyday crafts have become mediums expressing individual taste and aesthetics, beyond being mere tools. Crafts play a role in projecting our inner world outward. Through the Jin Kyeong San Su tray, inspired by our beautiful landscapes, I hope to add a new sensibility to your space.
What is Ottchil(lacquer)?
Lacquer is a word formed by combining the pure Korean word 'ot' (옻, meaning lacquer tree) and the Chinese character 'chil' (漆, meaning lacquer). Lacquer is sap extracted from the trunk and branches of the lacquer tree, used as a coating material and for medicinal purposes. It has been used in Korea since the 1st century BC. Lacquer is the most stable and strong natural compound among various coatings existing in nature.
It is not corroded by various acids and alkalis, and is a durable substance with excellent resistance to salt, heat, water, insects, and decay, as well as insulation properties. It is especially known for its anti-cancer, anti inflammatory, and antibacterial effects, making it widely used in tableware and daily craft items. Traditional lacquering can only be completed after going through several refining processes and repeating very meticulous coating and polishing work.
Material
Lacquer on wood
Color
Top surface: Olive green
Border: Red
Size
412 x 245 x 220mm
Care Instructions
- Stains on the lacquer surface can be wiped off with water and kitchen detergent. It's best to use a soft sponge or gauze for cleaning.
- Although lacquer is water-resistant, items that are not tableware will maintain a longer lifespan if they are not soaked in water for extended periods.
- When washing with water, it's best to dry quickly.
- Discoloration of metal parts other than lacquer can be sanded with toothpaste, metal polish, or a scouring pad.
- Please store away from direct sunlight for long periods.
Precautions
- As these are 100% handmade products, there may be slight differences in color or brush strokes.
- The period needed for the lacquer color to develop beautifully is up to 2 years. If not much time has passed since the work was completed, please wait at least 6 months. After that, you can contact the person in charge for rework or exchange.
- Even if problems occur due to user negligence, please contact the person in charge. We will inform you about the possibility of restoration and the process.
Brand Introduction
Jaakdang's Yunmi Kim, a certified Korean lacquer cultural heritage repair technician, has been continuously reinterpreting traditional lacquer techniques with a modern sensibility. Her signature series, "JINKYEONGSANSU Soban and Tray," features natural lacquer works inspired by Korean landscapes, embodying a harmonious fusion of tradition and modernity.
Yunmi Kim has recreated a unique aesthetic by ingeniously incorporating bamboo weave patterns and fluid natural curves into the traditional Hojokban tray. This innovative approach clearly reflects Jaakdang's brand identity and demonstrates the potential for contemporary adaptation of Korean traditional crafts.
Jaakdang's works, recognized for their artistry and practicality, were selected as state gifts in 2024 and are now part of collections in major institutions worldwide, including the Royal Court of the United Arab Emirates and the Presidential Palace of Indonesia. This has not only introduced the excellence of Korean traditional crafts to the global stage but also solidified Jaakdang's international standing.
Based on Yunmi Kim's creative vision, Jaakdang continues to present innovative works that seamlessly bridge tradition and modernity, East and West, offering a new paradigm in Korean craftsmanship.
Work Description
"Art is not a handicraft, it is the transmission of feeling the artist has experienced." - Leo Tolstoy
The essence of art lies in the delicate balance between subjectivity and objectivity, nature and reason, unconsciousness and consciousness. In this process, the artist's daily experiences become the core elements of creation.
From childhood to the present, living in an environment surrounded by mountains, these landscapes have been an inseparable part of my visual experience. This background is the source of why I named this work 'Jin Kyeong San Su'.
'Jin Kyeong' means capturing the essential beauty of an object beyond its superficial form and color. It's a process of exploring the true nature that exists beyond mere appearance. While the beauty of nature exists in itself, artistic beauty is born anew through human creative acts.
Lacquer craft embodies both these forms of beauty. It's because the work is born from the purity of materials obtained from nature, combined with the artist's contemplation and sincerity. The deep color of lacquer emerging from layers of coating seems to contain the stories of my life. This is why I am captivated by lacquer work.
In modern society, everyday crafts have become mediums expressing individual taste and aesthetics, beyond being mere tools. Crafts play a role in projecting our inner world outward. Through the Jin Kyeong San Su tray, inspired by our beautiful landscapes, I hope to add a new sensibility to your space.
What is Ottchil(lacquer)?
Lacquer is a word formed by combining the pure Korean word 'ot' (옻, meaning lacquer tree) and the Chinese character 'chil' (漆, meaning lacquer). Lacquer is sap extracted from the trunk and branches of the lacquer tree, used as a coating material and for medicinal purposes. It has been used in Korea since the 1st century BC. Lacquer is the most stable and strong natural compound among various coatings existing in nature.
It is not corroded by various acids and alkalis, and is a durable substance with excellent resistance to salt, heat, water, insects, and decay, as well as insulation properties. It is especially known for its anti-cancer, anti inflammatory, and antibacterial effects, making it widely used in tableware and daily craft items. Traditional lacquering can only be completed after going through several refining processes and repeating very meticulous coating and polishing work.
Material
Lacquer on wood
Color
Top surface: Olive green
Border: Red
Size
412 x 245 x 220mm
Care Instructions
- Stains on the lacquer surface can be wiped off with water and kitchen detergent. It's best to use a soft sponge or gauze for cleaning.
- Although lacquer is water-resistant, items that are not tableware will maintain a longer lifespan if they are not soaked in water for extended periods.
- When washing with water, it's best to dry quickly.
- Discoloration of metal parts other than lacquer can be sanded with toothpaste, metal polish, or a scouring pad.
- Please store away from direct sunlight for long periods.
Precautions
- As these are 100% handmade products, there may be slight differences in color or brush strokes.
- The period needed for the lacquer color to develop beautifully is up to 2 years. If not much time has passed since the work was completed, please wait at least 6 months. After that, you can contact the person in charge for rework or exchange.
- Even if problems occur due to user negligence, please contact the person in charge. We will inform you about the possibility of restoration and the process.