Baek Pa-Sun
Baek Pa-Sun (1560-1656) was a female, Korean ceramicist who was captured by Japanese soldiers during the invasions of Korea (1592-1598). Under Japanese reign, her pottery expertise was used to help found Arita Ware, Japan’s famous porcelain production.
By creating a modern persona for Baek Pa-Sun, I’ve analysed the traditional Korean dress, Hanbok, and applied the concepts and making techniques of Hanbok to contemporary garments.
A jogakbo is a Korean style of patchwork, traditionally used to create domestic wrapping cloths (known as bojagi) from scraps of left-over fabrics.
Woman's ensemble detail, Chunghie Lee, about 1993, Korea. Museum no. FE.281:2-1995. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London/Chunghie Lee.
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Translated Vase (detail), by Yeesookyung, 2013, ceramic shards, epoxy, 24k gold leaf, 27 x 26 x 27 1/2 inches.
