Saja
Saja
Heidi Woo
glazed stoneware, mixed media
These works draw from ancient ritual and personal mythology to explore protection as a sacred, living practice. Two Talchum drama masks are inspired by theater from Korea’s Silla era. Objects historically used to narrate ceremonies of safeguarding the home and the Korean people.
In the story "Bukcheong Saja Noreum," Saja (Tiger) dances in the full moon of the Lunar New Year, devouring evil spirits and bringing good health and peace to the townspeople. The saja dance from this story continues to be featured at cultural festivals, museums, and public events throughout Korea.
Height: 11.5 in
Width: 13 in
Depth: 1 in
Artist Bio:
Korean American artist, Heidi Woo, creates ceramic expressions born from an intuitive longing to explore, connect, and unearth truth. Her creations - some functional, others purely contemplative - serve as vessels of healing, formed through a devotional dialogue between body, spirit, and clay. "Saja" and "Cheoyong" are inspired by Talchum masks from Korea’s Silla era which were used to narrate ceremonies of safeguarding the home and the Korean people. Discover more at wooceramics.com and @wooceramics.
Artist Identifiers:
BIPOC, Purchase includes donation to charity, Woman-Owned
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