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Luffa, thread 30 x 30 x 21 cm 12 x 12 x 8 1/2 in A Solo Exhibition by Yeji Kim Most of us think of luffa simply as a bath sponge — something practical, almost forgettable. But in L uffa at Home, artist Yeji Kim invites us to see this humble material from a completely new perspective. By deconstructing and reassembling its woven texture and soft structure, she transforms luffa into everyday objects and art pieces, blurring the line between sculpture and daily life. Each work reveals the material’s natural lightness, warmth, and unexpected beauty. Kim’s practice goes beyond function or form; it is about discovering new possibilities and quiet beauty in materials we often overlook. By using luffa — a biodegradable material that grows in nature and returns to it — she shares the value of a more mindful, sustainable way of living, while questioning the role of craft in our lives today. Each piece reminds us that craft can hold poetry, and that even the most ordinary things can bring new depth and gentle beauty into our daily moments. Show more