OMAE Gallery is delighted to present a solo exhibition by Juju Kim, whose ceramic sculptures explore the concept of disguise as a form of self-transformation. Through the artist’s work, secret imaginings of becoming someone else are given form—transcending time and space. Drawing inspiration from the tradition of portraiture as a historical and cultural record, Kim reinterprets the genre by embedding contemporary iconography into classical forms. Her sculptural portraits, layered with coded references to both past and present, reflect not only specific identities but also collective self-images—perhaps even our own.

One of the most striking elements of Kim’s work lies in her innovative Fabric Porcelain technique, developed since 2019. By applying clay slip to textiles and firing them at 1250°C, the fiber burns away, leaving behind ceramic garments that retain the soft, flowing textures of fabric. These porcelain robes evoke the costumes of historical figures, merging Eastern and Western dress traditions across eras. With this technique, Juju Kim expands the expressive language of contemporary ceramic art—transforming clay, one of humanity’s oldest creative materials, into a medium of timeless storytelling and cultural hybridity.