Born in Korea, Jae Yong Kim lived in Los Angeles and Europe before moving to New York to pursue his artistic career. His ceramic donut collection delights the viewer.

The donuts are crafted from clay, glitter, Swarovski crystals, and other materials, and are painted with vibrant patterns. Each one is unique, and each one is special to Jae. While the collection may look pop and colorful, Jae says it's also deeply conceptual. He believes the pieces he creates help him discover his path as a professional artist and what a successful life in America means for him and his future family.

When Jae moved to New York, he noticed that people only talked about things like "how to make money" and "this is what I do," and it felt like he was listening to a language he couldn't understand. He decided to create his own language and make his own statement. When Jay featured donuts in a previous piece, he knew they were what made him happiest, so he wanted to express his feelings through them. Each donut expresses how Jay felt that day. Each one is so special and meaningful that when he sees it, he is reminded of the day he painted it. His ceramic donuts inspired him to explore painting and coloring, a field he had never explored before. In the process, he delved deeper into art history, incorporating the styles of Yayoi Kusama and Jackson Pollock into his donuts. Jay frequently installs in numerous galleries, primarily in New York City, so if you're visiting New York, it might be a good idea to check his website for his schedule.


*This article has been translated and written with permission from (Source: http://jaeyongkim.com/).