born in 1976
born in 1976
Woosun Cheon trained in metal making. He began experimenting with vessel shapes, more specifically jars inspired by Korean ceramics from 2015. Based on different forms, he developed a method of dividing space into small units. He interprets space as though he is sketching in pencil. Each piece of wire is a line, and they meet to create a whole piece. Depending on the intended effect the lines are assembled in different directions. So the temperament and the mind of the making is an essential part of the creative work. Linear experimentation is the core. For this the making skill has to match the effect. Each wire is individually welded together with a lot of precision. Over the years, Woosun has truly mastered the skill of welding and finishing.
Like many Korean artists, because of the Confucian tradition, the mindset is the core of all making. Woosun is inspired by his surrounding environment and people. His work is in the collection of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Korea, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, USA.
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary 'Art Bank' (Korea)
Seoul Metropolitan Government Culture Headquarters Museum Division (Korea)
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary 'Government Art Bank' (Korea)
Cheongju Craft Biennale (Korea)
Korea Craft Culture Association (Korea)
Philadelphia Museum of Art (USA)
2023 LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize Finalist
2019 Cheongju International Craft Competition, 11 Winners
2017 Craft Rep Metalwork & Jewelry Award, selected as the Metal Craftsman of the Year Award
2017 London Collect International Art Fair Award
2015 Craft Trand Fair
2013 The 8th Cheongju Craft Biennale, Special Citation
2012 The 31th Grand Art Exhibition of Korea, Special Citation
2012 The 9th Haengju Craft & Design Grand Exhibition, Excellence Prize
2011 The 12th Korea Craft Exhibition of Iksan, Honorable Mention
2010 The 11st Korea Craft Exhibition of Iksan, Special Prize
2010 Korean Crafts Council, Young Craftsman Prize
SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2018
· 2017 Metalwork & Jewelry Award Exhibition, TOPOHAUS, Korea
2017
· Open Vase, Space Duru, Korea
2015
· Put and Empty, Korean Craft Promotion Foundation, Korea
2011
· The 38th Korea Crafts Council – Young Artist Award
· Invitational Exhibition, Cheongju Cultural Industry, Korea
2007
· Bowl with Cracks, Gana Art Space, Korea
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2022
· K-CRAFT : THE ESSENCE OF KOREAN CRAFT IN PARIS, Gallery Collection, Paris, France
· 2022 REVELATIONS International Fine Craft & Creation Biennale, Grand Palais, Paris, France
· Artist Table in the Garden Mok-dong Hyundai Department Store Glass House, Korea
· Seoul Living Design Fair 2022, Korea
2021
· JAD Festa, Comphortree Hotel & Resort, Korea
· Sunragil Craft Fair-Contemporary Craft Exhibition, Seoul ·Jewelry Industry Support Center, Korea
2020
· Sunragil Craft Fair 'Sunragil becomes Art', Seoul Jewelry ·Industry Support Center, Korea
· 0器 GONG-GI, Korean Craft Promotion Foundation, Korea
· PLAS2020 – Contemporary Art Show, Korea
2019
· Collect, Saatchi Gallery, UK
· The 3rd Group of Metalsmiths Exhibiton, Korean Craft ·Promotion Foundation, Korea
2018
· GRASSI MESSE LEIPZIG 2018, Grassimuseum, Leipzig, Gremany
· Fine Art Asia, Hong Kong Convention Centre, Hong Kong
· Collect, Saatchi Gallery, UK
2017
· The 41st Annual PMA Contemporary Craft Show Pennsylvania Convention Center, USA
· TRESOR 2017 Contemporary Craft, Messehalle3, Messe Basel, Switzerland
· REVELATIONS KOREA CRAFT & DESIGN FOUNDATION, Grand Palais, France
· Collect, Saatchi Gallery, UK
2016
· The 3rd Group of Metalsmiths Exhibition, Korean Craft Promotion Foundation, Korea
· KOREA NOW IN MUNICH 2016 - KOREAN CRAFT & DESIGN Foundation, Beyerischs National
Musseum, Munich, Germany
·DESIGN ART FAIR 2016, Seoul Art Center Design Museum, Korea
2015
· OREUTICA Metal Craft Exhibition, Gallery Chay, Korea
· DESIGN ART FAIR 2015, Seoul Art Center Design Museum, Korea
2014
· The 3rd Group of Metalsmiths Exhibition, Korean Craft Promotion Foundation, Korea
· The 4th Chinese-Japanese-South Korean Arts Exhibition Shanghai Art Collection Museum, China
2013
· The Lighting of Metal Craftsman 'Luminous Objects', Gallery Royal, Korea
· The 1st Korea Craft Exhibition Elite 10 Artists, Insa Art Center, Korea
2012
· The 39th Korea Crafts Council Exhibition, KEPCO Art Center, Korea
· La Prima Exhibition, Kyonggi Univ. Museum, Korea
· The 3rd Group of Metalsmiths Annual Exhibition, Dongduk Art Gallery, Korea
2011
· Light Repay - The Light Exhibition, Space Duru, Korea
· Iksan, Korea Craft Competition Winner Exhibition, Somri Cultural Art Center, Korea
· Crafts, Alchemy of Soul, Jeonbuk Province Art Museum, Korea
· The 38th Korea Crafts Council Exhibition, Cheongju Cultural Industry, Korea
2010
· The 37th Korea Crafts Council Exhibition, KEPCO Art Center, Korea
· The 9th Empathy Exhibition, Gallery I, Korea
· Void of Everyday, Gallery Ewoo, Korea
