Sangwoo Son is a craft artist who visualizes the image of mist by combining traditional Korean hanji paper with synthetic resin. Although he initially specialized in woodworking through his studies in crafts and furniture design, he eventually began to explore hanji as he grappled with questions about the identity of his work and the limitations of his materials.
Encountering thick morning mist during his travels, Son was reminded of his own emotions, shaped by uncertainties about the future ...
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Career Highlights
Recent Shows
Hanji and Hwaji - Exchange Exhibition (Korean Cultural Centre, Tokyo) White Night (Namsangol Hanok Village, Seoul) Marunuma Art Park 5th Exhibition (Korean Cultural Centre, Tokyo) That`s Korea: Hanji (Marciana National Library, Venice) New Wave - Hanji (Ultra Super New Gallery, Tokyo) Folklore x Crafts Simple and Neat (The National Folk Museum, Paju) great exhibition part 2 (g.gallery, Seoul) 2nd Marunuma Art Park Artist In Residence (Azabujuban gallery, Tokyo)