Kunsan national university / Dept. of Department of Ceramic Content Design and Bachelor of Fine Arts

kyung hee university / Master of Fine Arts in Crafts

Seolhwa Kim's work explores the challenging journey of connecting tragic moments and difficult times in life to growth and happiness. This journey, though difficult, is acknowledged as something crucial, and despite the emotional hardships, it encapsulates the effort to reshape her own story.

In her early years, the experience of facing the indifference of her family and those around her and the struggle to face these challenges alone filled her life.Determined to overcome these difficulties, She made the decision to move forward, and these experiences have made her stronger.

As she looks back at a life filled with broken and twisted parts, She continues to make efforts to connect these fragments with the happy moments of the past and link them to the better moments awaiting in the future. The determination to fill the significant wounds and fractured pieces with new experiences and memories is evident. At times, it also reflects her will to shape my life according to her own desires.

This work serves as a precious gift to the younger version of myself who couldn't express the sadness and pain of the past and as a gift to her future self, navigating through challenges. Additionally, it aims to become a trophy of hope and courage for others experiencing adversity.