Jane Yang-D’Haene’s work in stoneware is profoundly influenced by her Korean heritage, particularly traditional ceramic forms such as late-18th-century dal hang-ari (Moon Jar), an iconic symbol of Korean culture. Her vessels, though rooted in these historical forms, diverge significantly as she delves into the realms of surface textures, movements, and tonal shifts. This experimentation lends her creations a unique sculptural quality, allowing her to craft planetary forms that mimic the earth and reflect the origins of the clay she uses. By transforming the emotional experiences of memory into physical forms, D'Haene creates new visions of place and self through abstraction and experimentation. Each piece in her series represents an integral part of her narrative, symbolizing the relationship between the human mind and its body, and how our physical selves conceal and reflect our inner worlds of thoughts, feelings, and memories.