Jihyun Kim Artist Lecture

Sculpture by Jihyun Kim, 27x13x32cm Porcelain, High-Fire Color Stain, Gloop Glaze, Gold Lustre.

Date and Time

August 4, 2026
01:00PM - 02:00PM EDT

Location

Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard

Join the Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard for a free lecture with ceramic designer Jihyun Kim. This lecture is free and open to all, but advanced registration is requested.

Jihyun Kim (b.1997), a ceramic designer from South Korea, melds tradition with enchantment in her craft. Jihyun's creations blend sculptural and functional elements, inspired by her cultural heritage and nature's mystical aspects. Her exploration of organic forms, especially fungi, infuses her pieces with magical narratives, inviting viewers to discover magic in the mundane. Holding a Master of Arts in Ceramics and Glass from the Royal College of Art, London, her work is internationally recognized and showcased at esteemed events like Milan Design Week and the British Ceramic Biennale. Jihyun is a summer 2026 Artist In Residence at Emmanuel College in Boston, MA.

sculpture by Jihyun Kim

Jihyun Kim
Salty Fairy Danji 11, 2026 
18x18x28cm Porcelain, High-Fire Color Stain, Gloop Glaze, Borosilicate glass, stainless steel wire.
Photo by Karin Taylor, Chris Rands

sculpture by Jihyun Kim.

Jihyun Kim
Salty Fairy Danji 6, 2025
18x18x28cm Porcelain, High-Fire Color Stain, Gloop Glaze, Borosilicate glass, Stainless steel wire.
Photo by Karin Taylor, Chris Rands

Jihyun Kim standing infront of a display of her sculptures

Jihyun Kim.

Accessibility

The Office for the Arts at Harvard Ceramics Program is committed to accessibility for all visitors. For anyone requiring accessibility accommodations for this event, please contact ceramics@fas.harvard.edu at least 2 weeks in advance. Please include the name and date of the program in the subject line of your email.