{"title":"Vessels of Life","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspired by the timeless beauty of Korean vessels, this collection reflects the quiet connection between body and soul. Each vessel becomes a symbol of memory, resilience, and the life we carry through time. Rooted in Korean heritage, these paintings celebrate stillness, belonging, and the enduring journey of the human spirit.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"becoming-one","title":"Becoming One","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBecoming One\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e reflects the quiet transformation that happens when two different lives become one. Like two people from different backgrounds, cultures, or experiences, each carries its own color, texture, and history. As they journey together, they gradually influence one another—not by losing their identity, but by sharing it. The golden line between the two forms represents connection rather than separation, honoring the beauty of unity, growth, and love. Inspired by the timeless moon jar, this painting celebrates the strength found in embracing our differences while creating a life together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOil on Canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e36× 36 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sooji Maddalena Art Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52131592700202,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/7185\/8986\/files\/IMG_0319.heic?v=1785419456"},{"product_id":"stillness","title":"Stillness","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStillness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e is inspired by the timeless elegance of the Korean moon jar, a symbol of simplicity, balance, and quiet beauty. Free from unnecessary detail, this painting invites the viewer to slow down and appreciate the calm found in imperfection and empty space. Gentle layers of oil paint create subtle depth and texture, allowing light and shadow to softly transform the vessel. It is a reminder that peace is often found in simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOil on Canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e24 × 24 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sooji Maddalena Art Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52131606200618,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/7185\/8986\/files\/IMG_0288.heic?v=1785419410"},{"product_id":"within","title":"Within","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWithin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e is a reflection of identity, belonging, and the quiet journey of living between two worlds. Inspired by the Korean moon jar, the vessel represents my cultural roots—my heritage, history, and the place I will always call home. Hidden within its soft layers is the silhouette of a horse, a symbol of my own spirit: free, resilient, and always moving forward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAlthough I now live in America, my Korean identity continues to shape who I am. Rather than feeling confined, I have come to see my heritage as a place of strength—a home I carry within me wherever life leads. The horse is not trapped inside the moon jar; it lives within it, reminding us that our roots and our freedom can exist together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOil on Canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e24 × 24 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sooji Maddalena Art Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52131625500970,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/7185\/8986\/files\/IMG_0283.heic?v=1785419359"},{"product_id":"autumn-light","title":"Autumn Light","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAutumn Light\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e captures a quiet moment where light, time, and memory meet. The weathered ceramic vessels symbolize resilience, carrying the beauty of age and experience. Delicate autumn berries and soft morning light remind us that even the simplest moments can hold extraordinary warmth and grace. \u003c\/span\u003eGold leaf reflects the treasured memories that quietly illuminate our journey through life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOil on Canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e20× 24 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sooji Maddalena Art Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52136435974442,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/7185\/8986\/files\/IMG_5149.jpg?v=1785419664"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/7185\/8986\/collections\/IMG_0204_95a38165-827c-4c13-a013-83d9169282f7.jpg?v=1785280795","url":"https:\/\/soojimaddalenaartstudio.com\/collections\/vessels-of-life.oembed","provider":"Sooji Maddalena Art Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}