Artist overcomes fears with doughnut carpets

Artist Jae Yong Kim has created a unique range of doughnut-themed carpets.

Jae Yong Kim is a massive fan of doughnuts and used them as an inspiration for new carpet designs, in partnership with Moooi Carpets, which he exhibited at an exhibition called “Lust for Donuts.” His carpets contain large doughnut images in bright vibrant colours. Jae Yong Kim is colour blind and had a fear of colours. His past works contained little colour. He decided to confront his fears by testing out vibrant colour designs. He liked the results and people’s responses, and this overcame his fears.

Some of his doughnut images are in the traditional doughnut shape, but others look as though a bite has been taken out of them. There are heart-shaped doughnuts which the artist says expresses his heart's desire for lots of colours and happiness.

Other doughnut designs are inspired by Spring. Jae Yong Kim said:

“I tried to capture the flower, a symbol of Spring, on the doughnut, joyfully thinking how bright and sparkly the coming spring will be.”

At times when life is difficult for many, Kim sees his art as delivering smiles. He says that the more difficult life gets for him, the more shiny and bright his doughnut images are.

If you don't want to step on doughnut carpets in your North Wales and Chester rooms, there is a wide variety of carpet colours and patterns available, from neutral traditional colours to bright detailed patterns.