Kim Dong Jun
Kim Dong Jun
月壺（つきつぼ）
MoonJar
白磁
White Porcelain
H500 × φ500 mm
2024
Photo: GalleryLVS
ARTIST INFORMATION
金東俊（キム・ドンジュン、1981年生）は、朝鮮白磁の伝統技法を継承する韓国の陶芸家です。代表作である「月壺（ムーンジャー）」を中心に、薪窯のみを用いて制作を行い、自ら採取した土と薪を使いながら、約17時間の焼成と数日間の冷却によって薪窯特有の豊かな表情を生み出しています。
韓国白磁の巨匠・権大燮（クォン・デソプ）に師事し、2011年に聞慶（ムンギョン）に工房を設立しました。四季の移ろいと木・火・土・金・水の五つの要素に根ざした制作を通して、韓国陶芸の伝統と職人精神を現代へと受け継いでいます。
Kim Dong Jun (b. 1981) is a Korean ceramic artist known for preserving the traditional methods of Joseon white porcelain. Best recognized for his moon jars, he works exclusively with wood-fired kilns, gathering clay and preparing firewood himself. His labor-intensive process includes firing each piece for approximately 17 hours, followed by several days of cooling, allowing natural irregularities, iron spots, and subtle textures to emerge on the surface.
Kim studied under renowned moon jar master Kwon Dae Seop for four years before establishing his own studio in Mungyeong in 2011. Rooted in the changing seasons and the five elements of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water, his practice reflects a deep commitment to tradition, craftsmanship, and the contemplative spirit of Korean ceramics.