Kang Min-Soo (b. 1972 in Seoul, Korea) received his B.F.A. and M.F.A. in Ceramics from Dankook University. He currently lives and works in Gwangju, Korea. For over 20 years, Kang has adhered to the traditional white porcelain production techniques of the Joseon Dynasty. His Moon Jar is crafted using these time-honored methods. To preserve the unique rustic beauty of Joseon white porcelain, he uses peeled pine trees to fuel a wood-fired kiln. The pine ash burning inside the kiln was left behind, touching the surface of the body. Kang uses white clay sourced from the Yanggu region, which is the traditional raw material for Joseon white porcelain, to achieve a soft, milky white color. His works embody the essence of 18th-century Joseon Dynasty white porcelain, with the Moon Jar serving as a striking representation of this artistic heritage.