2021, 11"(W) x 12"(D) x 17"(H), Media: Stoneware, Firing Process: Electric, High-fire, Oxidation, Surface: Glazed, Unglazed
2021, 13"(W) x 13"(D) x 19"(H), Media: Stoneware, Firing Process: Electric, High-fire, Oxidation, Surface: Glazed, Unglazed
2024, 10" x 10" x 10" , Media: Porcelain, Firing Process: Electric, High-fire, Oxidation, Surface: Glazed, Unglazed
2023, 6”(W) x 6”(D) x 6.5”(H), Media: Porcelain, Firing Process: Electric, High-fire, Oxidation, Surface: Glazed, Unglazed
2022, 11"(W) x 11”(D) x 13"(H), Media: Mixed Media, Porcelain, Firing Process: Electric, High-fire, Oxidation, Surface: Glazed, Unglazed
2022, 15"(H) x 12" x 12”, Media: Porcelain, Firing Process: Electric, High-fire, Oxidation, Surface: Glazed, Unglazed
2023, 5” (H) x 5” x 5”, Media: Porcelain, Firing Process: Electric, High-fire, Oxidation, Surface: Glazed, Unglazed
2023, 7”(H) x 6.5” x 6.5”, Media: Porcelain, Firing Process: Electric, High-fire, Oxidation, Surface: Non-ceramic, Unglazed
2023, 7”(H) x 6.5” x 6.5”, Media: Porcelain, Firing Process: Electric, High-fire, Oxidation, Surface: Glazed, Unglazed
2023, 8"(H) x 7.5"x 7.5", Media: Porcelain, Firing Process: Electric, High-fire, Oxidation, Surface: Glazed, Unglazed
Artist Statement
My work explores cultural blending through the lens of my experiences in South Korea and the United States, drawing deeply from the symbolic and vibrant imagery of Minhwa, traditional Korean folk art. This aesthetic, rooted in everyday Korean life, embraces bold colors and expressive forms, allowing me to convey a unique cultural perspective that celebrates my heritage while examining themes of home, homeland, and identity. Grounded in personal history, memory, and dreams, my work creates layered narratives that invite viewers to engage with these stories. I am driven by the belief that art can bridge cultural divides and connect people across diverse backgrounds, and I hope my work contributes to this essential dialogue of shared human experience.
Bio
Jihye Han earned a BFA in Sculpture and Ceramics from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and an MFA in Ceramics from the University of North Texas. She was awarded the Texas BIPOC Ceramic Emerging Artist Award from Clay Houston in 2021 and received the 2022 Emerging Artist Award from the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA). She has participated in numerous exhibitions at institutions nationally and internationally. She is currently a full-time faculty member in the Art Department at Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, New Hampshire.