JaKyung Shin
1981 Born in Busan, South Korea
2000–2004 Seoul National University, Design & Craft, B.A. graduation
2004–2010 Academy of Fine Arts Nuremberg at Prof. Ulla Mayer, master student
2010–2011 1st Junior Prize of the 16th Silver Triennial, Inhorgenta Munich Award for Table Ware, Apolline-Prize of Grassimesse Leipzig, 3rd Prize of the Bavarian Arts and Crafts Association, all Germany
since 2016 Studio gallery in Friedrichsdorf
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JaKyung Shin

Before JaKyung Shin begins to craft something, she reflects upon some basic philosophical questions, such as whether it is still possible to create a meaningful object in a world well-nigh smothered in artifacts or what would happen if an object didn’t exist at all, trying to not only improve or modify existing shapes and forms, but to also experiment with something entirely new. The human hand plays an important role for her vessels and table accessories. Shin also incorporates used cutlery and handles in highly imaginative creations. Her focusing on structural or functional similarities and differences results in surprising designs that challenge us to question things anew.

<em>Becherhand</em> [Mug hand], 2010–2014. 999 silver, 925 silver, galvanized, pressed, H 9,6 cm. Photo KC Studio
JaKyung Shin, tableware, silversmith
Becherhand [Mug hand], 2010–2014. 999 silver, 925 silver, galvanized, pressed, H 9,6 cm. Photo KC Studio
<em>Bowl n handle</em>, 2015. Silver 925, used handles, forged, mounted, L 7-8 cm. Photo Eva Jünger
JaKyung Shin, tableware, silversmith
Bowl n handle, 2015. Silver 925, used handles, forged, mounted, L 7-8 cm. Photo Eva Jünger
<em>Bowl n handle</em>, 2015. Silver 925, used handles, forged, mounted, L 7-8 cm. Photo Eva Jünger
JaKyung Shin, tableware, silversmith
Bowl n handle, 2015. Silver 925, used handles, forged, mounted, L 7-8 cm. Photo Eva Jünger
<em>Cup dragged</em>, sketch
JaKyung Shin, tableware, silversmith
Cup dragged, sketch
<em>Cup dragged</em>, 2010-2012. Silver 925, CAD design, forged, mounted, H 8 cm. Photo KC Studio
JaKyung Shin, tableware, silversmith
Cup dragged, 2010-2012. Silver 925, CAD design, forged, mounted, H 8 cm. Photo KC Studio
Finger lickin 'spoons, 2013-2014. Silver 999, silver 925, galvanized, mounted, L approx. 11.5 cm. Photo KC Studio
JaKyung Shin, tableware, silversmith
Finger lickin 'spoons, 2013-2014. Silver 999, silver 925, galvanized, mounted, L approx. 11.5 cm. Photo KC Studio
<em>Golden candle drops</em>, 2015. Bronze, fine gold 10 g, dripped, mounted, cast, fire-gilded 23 x 38 x 8.5 cm. Photo Eva Jünger
JaKyung Shin, tableware, silversmith
Golden candle drops, 2015. Bronze, fine gold 10 g, dripped, mounted, cast, fire-gilded 23 x 38 x 8.5 cm. Photo Eva Jünger
<em>Reunion Black II</em>, 2016. Used silver spoons, silver 800, mounted, blackened. Photo Eva Jünger
JaKyung Shin, tableware, silversmith
Reunion Black II, 2016. Used silver spoons, silver 800, mounted, blackened. Photo Eva Jünger
<em>Reunion Black</em>, 2015. Used silver spoon, silver 800, mounted, blackened, 37 x 30 x 12 cm. Photo Eva Jünger
JaKyung Shin, tableware, silversmith
Reunion Black, 2015. Used silver spoon, silver 800, mounted, blackened, 37 x 30 x 12 cm. Photo Eva Jünger
<em>Standalone</em>, 2013. Silver 925, candle melted, poured, H about 38 cm. Photo Mirei Takeuchi
JaKyung Shin, tableware, silversmith
Standalone, 2013. Silver 925, candle melted, poured, H about 38 cm. Photo Mirei Takeuchi
Twinspoon, 2015. Silver 999, silver 925, porcelain, forged, riveted, various sizes. Photo KC Studio
JaKyung Shin, tableware, silversmith
Twinspoon, 2015. Silver 999, silver 925, porcelain, forged, riveted, various sizes. Photo KC Studio

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      • Galerie Rosemarie Jäger

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