To appreciate Kumja Moon’s work, one must first understand the technical nightmare that is celadon. Unlike porcelain, which relies on whiteness, celadon’s beauty relies on reduction firing —manipulating oxygen levels inside a kiln at 1,200 to 1,300 degrees Celsius (2,200 to 2,370°F).
is a South Korean artist based in Eugene, Oregon, known for site-specific installations using fiber, thread, and light. A "piece" in her style would focus on: kumja moon