Jimmies, ink on paper, paper clay, variable dimensions, 2025

The Jimmies (퍼짐이들) are spontaneous characters born from pure play, not design. What started as clay balls instinctively shaped by my son became a quirky family: Hoshi(홍식), Ziri(찌리), Gomi(공이), Bonnie(봉식이), Doony(둥이), Zhenny(짱이), and Hooni(훈이). This project celebrates unintentional creativity—reminding us that sometimes the best things happen when we simply stop planning and start playing. Beyond the play, these small forms became an emotional bridge, keeping us connected even when we were far apart.