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Congratulations to Jongjin Park for being awarded the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2026 for ‘Strata of Illusion’. The trophy was presented by GISELLE at the ceremony in Singapore.
Jongjin Park’s seat-like form explores the tension between control and collapse, constructed as a dense, rectilinear mass formed from thousands of layered sheets of paper coated in coloured porcelain slip.
The jury chose the work for its ability to confound expectations of what ceramics can be, revealing a sculptural presence that is both unexpected and purposeful. Although rooted in porcelain, the work speaks to multiple craft traditions: the use of air to establish form evokes glassblowing, while the layering of paper gestures at bookbinding.
The works by all 30 finalists are on view at the National Gallery Singapore until 14 June 2026.
Find out more: loewe.cm/CRAFTPRIZE2026_
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