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A Chronicle of Light, Inscribing Beautiful Radiance
Arijian is a distinctive artistic world constructed by Jian Yoo.
It is a reservoir of inspiration where time, culture, and lived experience accumulate and flow into light—a name that carries a singular artistic identity. Arijian encompasses aesthetic concerns and a broader body of work, unfolding a multilayered language shaped by an approach to temporality, form, and materials.
Jian Yoo is a contemporary artist whose work sensitively records and visualizes the flow of light, time, and emotion, presented both in Korea and internationally.
These works are introduced organically under the name ‘Arijian’. Within this worldview, alongside personal works devoted to fundamental artistic inquiry, ‘Arijian Studio’ exists as another independent axis—interpreting Korean cultural narratives and stories through a contemporary sensibility—coexisting within the same artistic universe.
“Creation is not only about making something new, but also about reconnecting with tradition, breathing new inspiration into it, nurturing its roots, and exploring how it can be meaningfully woven into the present.”
Arijian Studio is a treasury of artistic sensibility— a place where cultural heritage is preserved and newly illuminated through a language of light.
The studio is filled with delicate light and countless stories. Its vast and layered treasures—infused with time and touch—are gifts passed down from the past to the present and future. Grounded in materials that have endured decades of transformation, Arijian Studio continues to explore a sensibility shaped by time and form.
From traditional furniture and master artisans’ works,
to curated collections tracing the evolution of mother-of-pearl art,
reimagined objects through Arijian’s unique lens,
refined designs with narrative depth, and heartfelt gift pieces crafted with care—
Arijian’s aesthetic, rooted in the harmony of tradition and innovation, seeks to carry forward a timeless creative spirit across generations.
Circles Where Light and Color Converge
The circle is a symbol of light and harmony. Three shimmering circles, each beginning from the artist’s unique perspective and sensibility, represent the process of creating and sharing beauty together. This visual language conveys the value of connection—of co-creating light, emotion, and new cultural narratives.
Colors of Nature Shifting with Light
Each work reveals a spectrum of color and depth shaped by delicate artistic sensibility—changing with light, illumination, and the viewer’s movement. Radiance and subtlety, clarity and weight, mystique and purity—these contrasts come to life in every piece, each expressing a unique visual emotion.
Six Patterns of Light
Capturing the ever-changing flow of light, these works visualize the moments when light spreads and diffuses. Six distinct patterns symbolize the forms, movements, and radiating energy of light. Through bold experimentation and expression, they embody a unique artistic language.
