Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum Launches Exhibition-Linked "Mind Ritual" Program with Artist Participation

An Artistic Healing Experience of Writing, Weaving, and Burning Memories with Artist Kim Sun
Three Sessions from April to June – Open to Anyone Aged 7 or Older
About 25 Participants per Session – Advance Reservations or On-Site Registration via Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum Website

The Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum, operated by the Korea Ceramic Foundation, is running a special exhibition-linked program titled "Time to Burn the Heart – Mind Ritual," where visitors complete the artwork with their own hands.

Kim Sun, The Vaporization of the Mind 2026. Provided by Korea Ceramic Foundation

This program was planned as part of the ongoing 2026 special exhibition, "Things Placed Between Clay and Us." Moving beyond mere "contemplative viewing," this participatory exhibition seeks to showcase the essence of an experience where visitors breathe alongside the artist and transform their own actions into part of the artwork itself.

The program will be held three times—on April 25, May 30, and June 27—with about 25 participants recruited for each session. Anyone aged 7 or older is eligible to participate.

The program is based on artist Kim Sun's "Spirit Evaporation" project and her artistic world. Participants write their memories, emotions, and words of condolence on paper, attach them to ceramics, and take part in a ritual of burning these pieces in an outdoor space. The results, transformed through the burning process, are then exhibited in the gallery again, expanding personal memories into collective remembrance.

Kim Sun, The Transformation of the Mind 2026. Provided by Korea Ceramic Foundation

Those interested can join by making a reservation through the Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum website or by signing up on site.

Ryu Inkwon, CEO of the Korea Ceramic Foundation, stated, "This program was designed to expand the core concept of the exhibition through visitors' experiences. I hope participants will experience how personal memories can be extended into a shared meaning, and we will continue to promote the value of ceramic culture through more participatory programs in the future."

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