Oil Lamp_Horong 499~516
Horong is a Korean traditional oil lamp used to produce light using an oil-
based fuel source before the use of candles and electric lights.
It was definitely important on daily life in the past by
lightening the space and keeping people safe from darkness.
This is the first point where my inspiration and imagination have emerged.
* Technique
- Material: Ceramic / White Porcelain Clay
- Method : Wheel Throwing, Sculpt
- kiln temperature: 2282℉, Oxidation Firing, Glaze
- size : 80×80×100mm
*how to best use/care for the oil lamps
1. Choose the proper fuel - paraffin oil
2. Maintain proper levels- 4/3full
3. Get the wick wet before you light a lamp
4. Make the oil wick as short as possible. The extended wick can cause smoke and soot.
If you see smoke or soot, lower the wick until it stops.
5 . Be careful not to spill the oil container.
6. Take care during refueling
7. Protect children and pets
Goblin oil lamp
Rebirth of the oriental guardian with lights
The Korean goblin called “Dokkaebi” is a mythical character that has strong magical power and scary appearance.
However it is more like a guardian than a devil.
It helps people, teaches people. Even though it plays prank on people sometimes, it was naive enough to
help people eventually.
I found the lamp and the goblin similar in that way both are fearful, important and close to people.
I would like to recreate the outdated lamp as an aesthetic useful art piece with the image of the oriental guardian.
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