Julie Progin

Julie & Jesse is the collaborative ceramic practice of designer Julie Progin (CH) and artist Jesse Mc Lin (US). Their experimental and research-based works resist categorization, stretching across the fields of design, craft, and art, moving seamlessly between functional and pure artistic expression sculptures. The duo’s projects expand existing perceptions and expectations of porcelain exploring the boundaries of this material—stretching its possibilities and working in a state of constant equilibrium investigating its heritage to create a new language. Their work has been distinguished at the Cheongju, Gyeonggi and Taiwan International Biennales and is held in the collections of the K11 Art Foundation, and the China Ceramic Museum. Their signature series Fragment(s) is held in collections worldwide including the M+ permanent collection and currently on display in the institution’s Making it Matters exhibition. Based between Hong Kong and Jingdezhen, Julie & Jesse has produced shows with Novalis, Ilivetomorrow, Whitestone Gallery, participated in exhibitions at institutions including the Chicago Design Museum, Musée Magnelli, and Somerset House, and completed commissions for the Palace Museum as well as international fashion house COS.