Ceramic artist Soojin Choi creates intricate sculptures of entangled pairs, using stoneware slabs and nylon strands to achieve a precarious balance that minimizes contact with the ground. Her painterly background is evident in the gestural marks, visible brushstrokes, and drips on the white-slipped surfaces, with the artist describing her process as a "constant negotiation with gravity."
Choi's work explores the psychological tension and ambiguous emotional "gray area" between figures, with the construction process itself allowing gestures to evolve. Her focus on the unpredictability of glazes, which react to chemical ratios and kiln heat, adds a dynamic quality. The artist's upcoming exhibitions include a duo show at Johansson Projects and a group show at Mesa Contemporary Art Museum, highlighting her growing presence in the contemporary ceramics scene.