EUN-JOO LEE · April 29, 2020
Whimsical wall of doughnuts inspires hope
Artist Jae Yong Kim, who makes whimsical art pieces made of clay shaped like doughnuts in many different sizes, has recently opened up his solo exhibition “Donut Fear” at Hakgojae gallery in Samcheong-dong, central Seoul. Over 1,700 doughnuts fill the gallery space, adorned with a variety of colors and sparkles.
YUNA PARK · April 20, 2020
Color-blind artist puts a new glaze on donuts
From crystals to vivid patterns, sweet-toothed sculptor hopes donut designs that helped him overcome his limitations encourage those daunted by COVID-19.
ZOE MOORE · Jul 30, 2018
Caution: Don’t bite into these donuts
Korean artist, Jae Yong Kim creates ceramic doughnuts and displays them in galleries and on his Instagram. Kim also does special orders for clients and businesses. His work has been displayed all over the world in cities like Shanghai, Dubai, Tokyo, New York, and Miami. Kim told GMA, “one of the driving forces to be an artist is that I can show my work all over the world and deliver smiles to people”
BIBA MAGAZINE · Jun 22, 2018
Un artiste sud-coréen réalise de magnifique beignets… en céramique
Contrairement à ce qu’on pourrait penser, Jae Yong Kim n’est pas pâtissier mais bien designer. Grand fan de culture pop ainsi que de douceurs sucrées, cet artiste sud-coréen a trouvé la bonne idée pour combiner ses deux passions. Dans son atelier à Jersey City (États-Unis), ce diplômé de la Hartford Art School et de la Cranbrook Academy of Art, confectionne des sculptures en forme de donuts avec de l’argile cuite, plus vrais que nature. Le résultat est très impressionnant !
ALBERTO PASCUAL GARCÍA · Feb 26, 2018
SÍ SON DONUTS, PERO NO SE COMEN
Asegura que la sencillez de su forma y su delicioso sabor le hacen rememorar su infancia, convirtiéndose en un vehículo perfecto para expresar su mensaje de que en las pequeñas cosas puedes encontrar lo que te hace feliz: “Y no en el dinero, la fama o el poder”.
WHITNEY JONES · Dec 18, 2017
Spotted | Deliciously Naughty Donuts, Voulkos’ Pillowed Forms + more!
Welcome back to Spotted, our weekly selection of our top favorites from the world of contemporary ceramic art and contemporary ceramics. This week, as we check our naughty or nice list getting ready for the holidays, we’re going to give you (and ourselves) the green light to err on the naughty side. No one is looking; Just slide these ceramic gems over from your Wish List to your Shopping Cart. Once the deed is done, we’ll whisk you off on a yummy journey with some Pop-y eye-candy.
EMMA TARGET · Dec 16, 2017
Colorfully Glazed “Donuts” Inspired by Pop Culture Are Expertly Crafted Ceramics
Whether it’s glittering galaxy glazes or adorable animal-inspired icing designs, it’s evident that donuts make the perfect shaped canvas for food-inspired artists around the world. Influenced by his time spent living in the United States, South Korean ceramicist Jae Yong Kim creates delectable donut designs inspired by pop culture and famous artworks.
KATE SIERZPUTOWSKI · Dec 11, 2017
Donut Worry Be Happy: Pop Culture References on Expertly Glazed Ceramic Donuts by Jae Yong Kim
South Korean ceramicist Jae Yong Kim creates deliciously glazed donuts out of clay, glitter, and swarovski crystals. The faux desserts present a glossy perfection in their paint application, yet contain an irregularity in shape to trick the eye into believing they might be an edible treat.
BILL RODGERS · Jun 24, 2016
Exhibition | Jae Yong Kim: “Pop Goes the Donut” in New York
You can’t go three days in contemporary ceramic art reporting without having to write about consumer culture and conspicuous consumption. The artists raising these points are right to do so, but there are times when they get heavy handed.
ARTDAILY · Nov 13, 2014
Donut Rush: Lyons Wier Gallery opens exhibition by Jae Yong Kim
Akin to Pop artists before him, Jae Yong Kim's work elicits an immediate visceral response. In this case, "DONUTS!" His motif is instantly recognizable and the viewer can't subdue their immediate hankering for these sculptures. Concurrently, a parallel effect also takes hold of the viewer. Similar to being in a donut shop, a synesthesia effect causes each color to render a flavor and a sweet and/or savory dream starts to unfold.
DAVID LARKIN · Sep 14, 2104
Lust for Donuts: Laughing at Our Vices
All of us crave bad things, and want them bad. Do we know they damage us? Yes. Does it still feel good in the heat of the moment? Absolutely. Do we vow to stop? Of course. Do we do it again? Well, uh … Most art tackles this bad-things-feel-good conundrum with angst, fire, and brimstone. Jae Yong Kim’s stroke of genius is to depict it satirically.
KAMARA WILLIAMS · August 12, 2014
JAE YONG KIM INTERVIEW “CERAMIC GENIUS”
Korean-born artist JAE YONG KIM has come a long way from his days back in his homeland of Seoul, Korea. Having jetted off to major cities such as L.A, and the lovely continent of Europe, KIM has seen his way around the world. These days he has made a more permanent stop in New York City- a perfect hub for creating the quirky, humorous, and eclectic work that he is known for.
TERI JOHNSON · Jul 18, 2014
New York's Best Alternative Escape for Summer 2014
This year's "FEEL LIFE" exhibition features works from rising stars, such as Jae Yong Kim whose amazing ceramic doughnuts are priced under $1000, alongside masterpieces by Takeshi Murakami, Andy Warhol, and Robert Indiana.