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Reviving Tradition with Ceramic Innovation
Through her work, Kim Byeol Hee hopes to bridge the gap between modern individuals and traditional Korean culture, making it more accessible and relevant in contemporary life.
Soban 소반
The artist's primary theme is the soban (a traditional Korean small table), and she creates tea utensils inspired by this concept. Most traditional sobans available today date back to the Joseon Dynasty, mostly made of wood. To address the inherent vulnerabilities of wood, such as its susceptibility to water and heat, Byeol Hee reimagines sobans in ceramic form. This transformation not only overcomes the material limitations but also offers new and diverse ways to use these objects.
About the Artist
Kim Byeol Hee (김별희)
Kim Byeol Hee focuses on "traditional objects" that have gradually lost their function in our modernized lifestyles. By utilizing the unique characteristics of ceramics, she seeks to propose new value and purpose for these traditional items.
Her work has garnered significant recognition, including being selected for the Cultural Heritage Administration’s Excellence in Crafts and Cultural Products Award (2020, 2022). She has also showcased her artistry in major exhibitions such as the 10th Anniversary Exhibition of Yanggu Porcelain Museum and the Seoul Living Design Fair.