South Korea is seeing a new and exciting generation of contemporary craft artists coming to the fore. ‘Functional and useful’ have been the dominating characteristics within the long history of Korean craft. These inherited qualities can sometimes create a burden, serving to repress or hinder self-expression. But now, the young and curious are placing creativity and individuality first, discarding these rules, producing unconventional objects as works of art. Where once Korean craft’s utilitarian traditions rejected objects not driven by function, today, these fearless young artists challenge the traditional values in their contemporary practice.
Alongside stunning new work by 13 established Korean artists, Lloyd Choi Gallery is thrilled to present two new artists working at the heart of this new wave.
Artists
- Cho Hee-jin (ceramics)
- Choi Boram (ceramics)
- Cho Sungho (silver) LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize Previous Finalist
- Kim Dong-wan (glass)
- Kwak Hye-young (ceramics)
- Kim Hyun-ju (metal)
- Lee Gee-jo (ceramics)
- Lee Geum-young (ceramics)
- Lee Soo-jong (ceramics)
- Lee Sora (textiles)
- Park Hong-gu (wood)
- Park Sung-wook (ceramics)
- Park Seo-hee (ceramics)
- Park Sung-youl (ottchil: Korean lacquer) LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize Previous Finalist
- Yun Ju-cheol (ceramics)
Contact
344 Whoe-san-ro
Gangneung City
Gangwondo 25599
South Korea
+82(0)10 9216 6278
+44(0)7845 723 512
Lloyd Choi
Director
@lloydchoigallery