Myung Nam An

I like to tell stories using symbols which are universal, when you look at my work you could tell your own story, and would interpret what you see in your own way. Each work in the series is created to evoke different moods and emotions. I am exploring abstract appropriated images from our culture and translating these onto the surface of my work. I feel that they address or allude to specific ideals that interest me.

It has always been my goal as an artist to make work that speaks to the viewer on a deeper level. My works are a step in my ongoing growth toward a personal and unique approach to clay. By working in porcelain and using colour, it is my hope to marry the beauty of form with imagery that subtly informs or confronts the viewer to think about a larger issue – to ignite the thought provoking process. It is my goal to address people’s ideals and thoughts about what is beautiful and to encourage the viewer to investigate and hopefully question or think about issues that are taking place all around us.