Day 4681: Glazed Ceramic Donuts by Jae Yong Kim & a Dad Story.

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Glazed Ceramic Donuts 

by Jae Yong Kim

South Korean ceramicist Jae Yong Kim creates deliciously glazed donuts out of clay, glitter, and swarovski crystals. The faux desserts present a glossy perfection in their paint application, yet contain an irregularity in shape to trick the eye into believing they might be an edible treat.

Kim chooses patterns and images that evoke a sense of pop culture both past and present, with several pieces imitating the style of famous painters such as the splattered marks of Jackson Pollack or concentric dots of Yayoi Kusama. These references, alongside their presentation as food, ask the audience to consider what they are really consuming when viewing his small, spherical works.

“Without my intention, references to Pop Art have been a consistent occurrence throughout the entirety of the donut artworks,” said Kim in a statement. “Questioning myself regarding the donuts falling in line with a specific genre has brought questions and need for understanding. Each individual donut has invariably read to me as a small painting; color, pattern and physicality have been the ultimate procedure for my personal expression.”

Kim is a graduate of the Hartford Art School and Cranbrook Academy of Art. Kim splits his time between Korea and New York, and works form a studio in Jersey City, NJ. You can see more of his donut-based paintings on his Instagram, and take a look at previous ceramic works on his website. (via Design Milk)

Earlier today while waiting at Costco, I heard a lady say how awful the news is, she said it kept her awake, and it reminded me of a Dad story.

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When Dad came to live with us after leaving Florida, he had the guest bedroom. Soon after, he mentioned that he had trouble getting to sleep at night. I asked if he watched the news at night? He said yes. So I suggested no news at night, telling him it would all be there for him in the morning. He tried it and said, "I think you are on to something, Jack, I went right to sleep." My Dad had wanted a boy, so he only ever called me "Jack".

 

  

 

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