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I've spent my entire life studying enamel.
I have dedicated my life to the mission
to improve Korean traditional enamel.
Hello!
I am Inja Kim, and I have been a cloisonne artist for over 30 years now, ever since I have had a fascination with the color.
Cloisonné is an expressive technique that fuses metal, glass, clay, and other base materials by firing at temperatures between 600 and 900 degrees, and it also means seven treasures.
The history of traditional Korean cloisonné is thought to have begun around 2000 B.C. when it was introduced with Buddhism during the Three Kingdoms of Korea.
Continuing the long tradition of Korean cloisonné, we are constantly researching new techniques to express the creativity of coloring to convey the possibilities of combining tradition and modernity.
In addition to the history, artistry, and symbolism of cloisonné, we aspire to expand the medium of empathy and communication with the public through the visual language of color, and we continue to create pieces of color today.
Thank you.
History
• KIM IN JA Enamel Art Gallery Owner
• Completed Enamel Course at Tokyo University of the Arts, Japan
• Graduated from Sookmyung Women's University (Metal Major) Graduated
• Enamel Specialty at Sookmyung Women's University
Awards
• Japan Precious Metal Jewelry Design International Competition Entry
Pre- 2021 (Japan)
• Itami International Craft Jewelry Competition
Honorable Mention - 2019 (Japan)
• Jeonju Traditional Crafts National War Statue - 2017 (Korea)
• Silver Award, Japan Culture Promotion Association Competition - 2017
(Japan)
• Iksan Korean Crafts Competition Honorable Mention - 2016 (Korea)
• Bronze, Korea Precious Metal Jewelry Design International Competition
Award - 2016 (Korea)
• Saul Bell Design Awards Enamel Category
1st Prize - 2013 (USA)
• KDB Traditional Crafts Competition Honorable Mention - 2012 (Korea)
• Silver Prize, Iksan Precious Metal Jewelry Competition - 2009 (Korea)
• Silver Prize, World Peace Art Competition - 2009
(Korea)
• Japan Pearl Jewelry Design Competition Honorable Mention - 2008 (Japan)
• Best in Show, Japan Enamel Artists Association International Competition
Awards, President's Award, Honorable Mention, Honorable Mention
Numerous - 2004-2018 (Japan)
Collabo
Brooch
Title
Memory lingering
Materials
Silver mesh, Copper, Enamel, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire
Advantage 01
Thin metal plates, less than half a ton, allow for multiple layers of nesting and lightweight, three-dimensional work.
Advantage 02
Using a patented technique with no metal backing and no rims to create a wide range of colors unlike gemstones.
Advantage 03
By fusing new materials with enamel, the emotional language of color can be visualized in a variety of forms, including framing, lighting, and more.
Advantage 01
Thin metal plates, less than half a ton, allow for multiple layers of nesting and lightweight, three-dimensional work.
Advantage 02
Using a patented technique with a metal base and no rim, we can create a wide range of colors gemstones to create a wide range of colors.
Advantage 03
By fusing new materials with enamel, the emotional language of color can be visualized in a variety of forms, including framing, lighting, and more.
Certification
Column
Saul Bell Competition Winners
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Materials: silver, enamel, amber, pearls
Use: hairpin
Saul Bell Competition Winners
Consummation of Love
Materials: silver, enamel, pearls, rubies, amethyst, leather
Use: necklace
Iksan Craft Competition Winners
Echo
Materials: silver, enamel, 24k, diamonds, sapphires
Use: necklace
Itami Competition Winners
Galaxy
Materials: silver, scouring pads, lacquer
Use: brooch
No. 27.3
Materials: silver, copper, enamel, gold leaf
Use: lighting
The threads of my life
Materials: silver, enamel, silver wire, cotton, glass, ruby, sapphire
Use: necklace
Saul Bell Competition Winners
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Materials: silver, enamel, amber, pearls
Use: hairpin
Saul Bell Competition Winners
Consummation of Love
Materials: silver, enamel, pearls, rubies, amethyst, leather
Use: necklace
Iksan Craft Competition Winners
Echo
Materials: silver, enamel, 24k, diamonds, sapphires
Use: necklace
Itami Competition Winners
Galaxy
Materials: silver, scouring pads, lacquer
Use: brooch
The threads of my life
Materials: silver, enamel, silver wire, cotton, glass, ruby, sapphire
Use: necklace
No. 27.3
Materials: silver, copper, enamel, gold leaf
Use: lighting
Saul Bell Competition Winners
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Materials: silver, enamel, amber, pearls
Use: hairpin
Saul Bell Competition Winners
Consummation of Love
Materials: silver, enamel, pearls, rubies, amethyst, leather
Use: necklace
Iksan Craft Competition Winners
Echo
Materials: silver, enamel, 24k, diamonds, sapphires
Use: necklace
Itami Competition Winners
Galaxy
Materials: silver, scouring pads, lacquer
Use: brooch
No. 27.3
Materials: silver, copper, enamel, gold leaf
Use: lighting
The threads of my life
Materials: silver, enamel, silver wire, cotton, glass, ruby, sapphire
Use: necklace
Saul Bell Competition Winners
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Materials: silver, enamel, amber, pearls
Use: hairpin
Saul Bell Competition Winners
Consummation of Love
Materials: silver, enamel, pearls, rubies, amethyst, leather
Use: necklace
Iksan Craft Competition Winners
Echo
Materials: silver, enamel, 24k, diamonds, sapphires
Use: necklace
Itami Competition Winners
Galaxy
Materials: silver, scouring pads, lacquer
Use: brooch
The threads of my life
Materials: silver, enamel, silver wire, cotton, glass, ruby, sapphire
Use: necklace
No. 27.3
Materials: silver, copper, enamel, gold leaf
Use: lighting
