Dave Kim the Potter’s ceramic practice is centered on his Korean heritage. Currently based in New York, Dave is devoted to carrying on an ancient tradition that has been passed down, working to preserve a craft and culture that is slowly dissipating in the contemporary world.

To create his specific style of pottery, Kim has researched and replicated key elements—form, surface, color, and material that predominate traditional Korean ceramics. He has also studied a wide variety of techniques including, the  Sang-gam ( inlay), Baek-ja (porcelain-ware), and Bun-cheong (stamps).

Dave Kim the Potter embraces the core philosophy behind Korean pottery, simplicity as an embodiment of natural and unpretentious beauty.