A special event to mark the launch of the Contemporary Korean Ceramics exhibition at the V&A: a demonstration by ceramic artist Park Kyoung Soon.
Park Kyoung Soon, Tradition Transformed: Contemporary Korean Ceramics
Watch expert ceramicist Park Kyoung Soon demonstrate a range of forming and surface decoration techniques in this event celebrating the V&A display Tradition Transformed: Contemporary Korean Ceramics. Specialising in coiled and slab built forms, Mr. Park will show how he creates and decorates beautiful pieces using the traditional buncheong, or sgraffito, technique.
10.30-12.30 Illustrated lecture: Traditional Korean culture and contemporary Korean ceramics.
14.00-17.00 Demonstration: The formation of vessels. Illustrated lecture: The glazing technique of Professor ParkSunday 22 May 2011
Ceramics, Room 143
Free, drop-inIn collaboration with The Korea Foundation