ONGGI VASE | SULHWASOO

By using the distinct characteristics of materials, Designer Hyungshin Hwang constantly attempts to express his daily experiences of prior memories through his furniture. In the exhibition, Hwang produced a mold out of wood, personally imprinted the onggi clay, and modified the clay baking method to reveal the fickle nature of clay.

SULHWA CULTURAL EXHIBITION

In the 6th installment, the 2012 Sulwha Cultural Exhibition progresses with the theme ‘Onggi: Respiring Earth.” The basic ingredient that makes up a pottery is onggi soil. Unlike common soil, onggi soil prevents decay, allows air to breathe through the material, and presents exceptional fermentative, antiseptic, and purificative abilities. Additionally, ingredients acquired though nature are harmless even when reduced back into the environment, evoking the superiority of pottery.

location _ Hakgojae gallery

client _ Sulhwasoo

year _ 2012