Support for Traditional Craftsmanship

With the aim of reflecting the value of traditional craft and creating sustainable crafts for the future, YÉOL supports various programs funding master artisans, YÉOL Artisan of the Year Award, Young Craftsman Award, and Buyeo Culture Project.

In 2013, YÉOL created the “Young Craftsman Award” to recognize promising young craftsmen. The prize is aimed at expanding the field of craftsmanship by encouraging young talents to develop new perspectives on traditional craftsmanship, as well as exploring new applications.

Kim Hyun Ju, Metal Craftsman, 2016


Advisor(Kim Jung Hoo, Metal Craft Artist)

 

Retaining the glow of the sea, mother-of pearl permeates metal while drawing circles. After Guemtaechil (high temperature technique), a lacquer is applied to the sturdily made metal. The lacquerware work is completed by the Keuneumjil technique - cutting pieces of mother-of-peal and adhering then on the surface one by one like a stich while drawing circles as if setting jewels. 

 


 

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