Ceramist Se Oh’s Moon Jars to be Featured on Phillips’ Dropshop, Launching 16 May
Handcrafted by the Artist, Exclusive Porcelain Vessels Reflect Oh's Personal Touch and Symbolize the Cycle of Life
NEW YORK – 9 MAY 2024 – Phillips is pleased to announce Korean-American artist Se Oh for May’s Dropshop release. This exclusive offering showcases Oh’s Moon Jars, available as a set of three or individually. Crafted by hand in Oh’s studio, each vessel will be unique, reflecting the artist’s personal touch. Priced at $1,875 for a single jar or $5,150 for a set of three, with the set being presented in a custom wooden box, these pieces will be available for purchase starting at 10am ET on 16 May via dropshop.phillips.com. This coincides with the conclusion of Oh’s solo exhibition at Stroll Garden in Los Angeles, where over sixty distinct porcelain sculptures were on view in an experiential setting created by the artist, signifying one of the artist's most ambitious and immersive exhibitions thus far.
Se Oh said, “The Moon Jar represents simplicity, humility, modesty, purity. These three small moon-jar-inspired vessels represent the cycle of life. These works, rendered in raw, high-fire porcelain evolve as the lip of each vessel unfolds like a flower. Each Moon Jar is made from a bone-white porcelain clay, with forms rendered to mimic the brevity of life, while at the same time, showcasing a resilience vitrified by fire, becoming an object that will last for thousands of years. These works will serve as witness to the many simplistic cycles of life that are yet to come.”
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Se Oh is a Korean-American artist based in Los Angeles, California and Seoul, Korea. Adopted at 9 months old and raised in America’s Deep South, Oh draws from their personal history to create works touching on themes of resilience and existing in liminal spaces. Their work has been featured in print editions of Surface Magazine, Architectural Digest, and American Vogue, among others. Oh has had solo shows in New York and Los Angeles while also participating in several group shows throughout their career. Most recently, their work is on display at the Asian Cultural Center in Gwangju, Korea displaying a retrospective of Oh’s work that led them back to Korea for the first time since they were adopted.
ABOUT DROPSHOP
Dropshop, Curated by Phillips, offers exclusive Drops by creators, for collectors. Dropshop’s limited-edition releases of primary market art and objects are exclusive to the company's digital platform and conceived in partnership with the artists, collaborators, and brands shaping contemporary culture. Items are available through a timed “buy now” e-commerce model at www.phillips.com/dropshop. By redefining the dynamics of the traditional art market framework, Dropshop's goal is to connect artists, galleries, curators, institutions, and non-profit organizations with a global collecting community. Further, creators will receive a resale royalty commission for any work purchased from Dropshop that is subsequently re-offered at Phillips — an industry first.
Phillips: where the world’s curious and bold connect with the art, design and luxury that inspires them. As a leading global platform for buying and selling 20th and 21st century works, Phillips offers dedicated expertise in the areas of Modern and Contemporary Art, Design, Photographs, Editions, Watches, and Jewels. Auctions and exhibitions are primarily held in New York, London, Geneva, and Hong Kong, with representative offices based throughout Europe, the United States and Asia. Phillips offers a regular selection of live and online auctions, along with items available for immediate purchase. Phillips also offers a range of services and advice on all aspects of collecting, including private sales and assistance with appraisals, valuations, and financial planning.
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