Junghee Park (South Korea) explores the vitality of nature through her work. She focuses on the veiled lady mushroom, a fleeting organism, and reinterprets its delicate form and structure using metal and various materials. Fascinated by its intricate mesh structure, voluminosity, and transparency, Park employs techniques such as wax carving, electroforming, and 3D printing to translate these qualities into tangible works of art.
Her practice emphasizes the contrast between the rigidity of metal and the organic fluidity of the mushroom’s form. She hand-dyes her mesh-like 3D-printed structures and applies color to inner surfaces, enhancing the reflective properties of the metal to create rich layers of depth. Through her jewelry, Park captures ephemeral moments in nature, preserving traces of small life forms. Her work invites the wearer to experience the energy of nature and maintain a tangible connection to the flow of life.
