Miyako Terakura

Installation View of ‘Between Dreams and Memories’ at Whitestone Gallery. Credit by photographer Hongsuk Kim 

Using the traditional technique of hand molding to create forms as a base, the artist can freely make entirely new shapes. Repeatedly scraping and polishing to make soft curves and delicate expressions, she strives to make figures that are not simply replications of each other, although she makes use of the technique of casting.

Miyako Terakura, Clouds, stars and rabbits touch, Ceramic, 25.8×23.9×39.8, 2023

To change the expression on each piece slightly, she gives eyes more brightness and, to add a rosy glow, adds a glaze of enamel to cheeks, noses, and lips, giving each piece individuality and a “heart.” Terakura puts a particularly large amount of effort and emotion into painting the eyes on her sculptures, and it is as if this effort imbues each figure with a soul.

Miyako Terakura, Keep warm together, Ceramic, 12.0×13.0×13.0, 2023

The pure roots and emotions, delicate textures, and high technical ability that the artist shows remind viewers of positive emotions and send forth warmth and joy. Terakura’s solo exhibition will be displayed month at Whitestone Gallery Seoul from January 13 to February 18.

Whitestone Gallery
70 Sowol-ro, Yongsan-ku, Seoul
02-318-1012

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