Ji-yoon Um
C A N I H O L D Y O U R H A N D ?
I have something for you...
white clay rolls around
in the soft curves
of your hand
a sphere forms
where our palms meet
malleable matter
fills empty space
life lines of yours and mine
wrap and intertwine to reveal
a perfectly imperfect stone
can you keep it close to your heart?
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r e c i p e
ingredients--
polymer clay
two hands
1. Roll clay until round
2. Place in hand and press into
someone else’s hand
3. Bake shaped clay @ 275°f / 130°c
for 20 minutes
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performance ritual, installation
2013, 2017
I have something for you...
white clay rolls around
in the soft curves
of your hand
a sphere forms
where our palms meet
malleable matter
fills empty space
life lines of yours and mine
wrap and intertwine to reveal
a perfectly imperfect stone
can you keep it close to your heart?
- - - - - - - -
r e c i p e
ingredients--
polymer clay
two hands
1. Roll clay until round
2. Place in hand and press into
someone else’s hand
3. Bake shaped clay @ 275°f / 130°c
for 20 minutes
-
performance ritual, installation
2013, 2017