Jin Eui Kim
Jin Eui Kim explores optical illusions through tonal gradients and meticulously measured bands that disrupt the perception of volume. Originally from South Korea, he now lives in Cardiff (UK) and is a member of the Craft Potters Association.
After earning a BA in Contemporary Arts (Ceramics) from the University of Tasmania, he completed an MA and later a PhD in Ceramics at the Cardiff School of Art & Design. In 2011, he joined Fireworks Clay Studios (Cardiff), where he remains a full-time member.
His work has been exhibited internationally, at the Affordable Art Fair (New York), Context Miami, Art Karlsruhe, and Grassi Messe, as well as across the UK, including Ceramic Art London, Collect, London Art Fair, and exhibitions with Hauser & Wirth Somerset, The Scottish Gallery, The New Craftsman (St Ives), and Cube Gallery. He has also held solo exhibitions at Galerie de l’Ancienne Poste (France) and Llantarnam Grange (Wales).
Winner of numerous awards, including the Emmanuel Cooper Prize (Ceramic Art London 2018), Best Maker in Wales, and the Homes & Gardens Designer Awards, he has been twice shortlisted for the British Ceramics Biennial AWARD (2013, 2021) and has received support from the Arts Council of Wales (2018, 2020). Kim has developed a highly disciplined visual grammar based on the variation of band thickness, spacing, and tonal blocks. His works are held in major public collections, including the Manchester Art Gallery, the National Museum Cardiff, the National Museum of Scotland, and the Shipley Art Gallery.
Jin Eui Kim, an internationally acclaimed ceramic artist from South Korea, now calls Cardiff, UK, his home. After earning a degree in Contemporary Arts from the University of Tasmania, he went on to complete both a master’s and a PhD in ceramics at Cardiff School of Art and Design. Since 2011, he's been a core member of Fireworks Clay Studios, a vibrant collective of 22 ceramic artists from across the globe.
Renowned for his mesmerizing works that blend optical illusions and striking gradient effects, Jin’s creations have dazzled audiences worldwide. In the UK, they’ve made waves at major events like Ceramic Art London, the London Art Fair, and Collect. Starting in 2024, he embarks on an exciting new collaboration with Florian Daguet-Bresson, who will now partner with him in shaping the future of his art.
Winner of numerous prestigious awards, including the coveted Emmanuel Cooper Prize in 2018, Jin has captured the attention of institutions and collectors alike. His works are proudly housed in the Manchester Art Gallery, the National Museum of Cardiff, and the Shipley Art Gallery in Gateshead. With the support of the Arts Council of Wales, Jin Eui Kim continues to push the boundaries of his craft, always seeking fresh perspectives and new horizons.
