Artists selected for the 2009 BIGG: Breakthrough Ideas in Global Glass are:

Artist Statement
I’m interested in portraying the human aspiration in life with organic forms from the new perspective I had about myself within a foreign country. Originally from Korea, I relocated to the United States and asked questions to myself in terms of my direction as an artist and an individual.

Biography
Born in South Korea and used live in Seoul until move into USA in 2004.

Resume
1977    Born, Seoul, KOREA

Education
2007    Master of Fine Art, Department of American Craft, Rochester Institute of Technology (USA), Major: Glass, Minor: Metal

2003    Master of Fine Art, Department of Design, Kookmin Universit, Korea, Major: Glass

2001    Bachelor of Fine Art, Department of Design, Namseoul University, Korea, Major: Glass, Minor: Ceramic

1998    Associate of Fine Art, Department of Design, Hanyang Woman University, Korea, Major: Fiber Art/ Textile Design

Education (Non-Degree)
2008    Flameworking, Sally Prasch, Pittsburgh Glass Center
KilnCasting& Flameworking, Anna Boothe& Paul Demarco, Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, NY

2007    Flameworking, Bandhu Scott Dunham, Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA

2006    Flameworking, Tim Drier, Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, NY

2005    Flameworking, Emilio Santini, Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, NY

1997-1999    Flameworking, Emilio Santini, Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, NY

1996-1997    3D Rendering Technique (Metal, Glass)& 3D drawing, Changjo Art Institute, Seoul

1992    2D Textile Technique & Textile CAD, Seoul Textile Art Institute, Seoul, Korea, Fashion Drawing, Seoul Fashion Academy, Seoul

Selected Collections
2007    The Gallery Sklo
2007    The Corning Museum of Glass
2005    Rochester Institute of Technology
2003    Korea Craft Museum
Kim Young English Institute

Lectures and Presentations
2008    Glass Dept, Hongik University, Seoul
2006    Sculpture Dept, Cornish College of the Arts, Seattle, WA
Glass Dept, Kookmin University, Seoul

Artist in Residence
2008    Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA
2007 - 2008    Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

Awards/ Honors
2008    Honorable Mention, International student exhibition, The 38Th Annual GAS Conference
The Becky Winship Flameworking Scholarship, The 38Th Annual GAS Conference
Full scholarship, Corning Museum of Glass
Full scholarship, Pittsburgh Glass Center
Flameworking scholarship, Pilchuck Glass School

2007    First Place in Glass, Art Buzz, The 2008 Collection
Partial scholarship, Corning Museum of Glass
Selected Entries, Jutta Cuny- Franz Memorial Award 2007
Winner, The National Torch Company
Second prize, International student exhibition, The 37Th Annual GAS Conference
The Becky Winship Flameworking Scholarship, The 37Th Annual GAS Conference
2007 International Student Scholarship, Rochester Institute of Technology

2006    Finalist in Glass Category, The 2007 NICHE Student Awards
Full scholarship, Corning Museum of Glass
First prize, International student exhibition, The 36Th Annual GAS Conference
The Becky Winship Flameworking Scholarship, The 36Th Annual GAS Conference
First Prize in Glass Category, The 2006 NICHE Student Awards

2005    Full scholarship, Corning Museum of Glass

2002    Special Prize, Glass Art Festival 2nd Competition

2000    Special Prize, Glass Art Festival 1st Competition

Publications
2008    Baltimore Style Magazine
Jungle Magazine
Luxury Magazine
The Flow Magazine
Pilchuck Glass School News
New Glass Review 29

2007 GAS Annual Journal
Art Buzz, 2008 Collection
2007    NEUES GLAS/NEW GLASS Fall 2007
The Club Quarterly, Rochester Institute of Technology

2006    GAS Annual Journal
New Glass Review 27
NICHE –Spring 2006
Joseon Newspaper, Hankook Newspaper
Joseon Newspaper, Hankook Newspaper

Solo Exhibition
2007    MFA Thesis Solo Show, Dyer Arts Center at NTID, Rochester, NY

Selected/ Invited Exhibition
2009    Searchlight Artists, American Craft Council, Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD

2008    CraftForms 2008, Wayne Art Center, Wayne, PA
Emerging Glass Artists, Sklo Gallery, Seoul

2007    Contemporary Craft Exhibition, BELSKIE MUSEUM of ART & SCIENCE, NJ

2003    The 3rd Cheongju International Craft Competition Special Invitation, Cheongju

Group Exhibition
2009    2008 Emerging Artist in Residence, Pilchuck Glass School, Seattle, WA,
The Diva of GAS Glass Fashion Show, The Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, NY
Feminine Essence, Judy Youens Gallery,? Santa Fe, NM

2008    EAiR Show, Pilchuck Gallery, Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA
The 38Th International Student Exhibition, GAS Conference, Portland, OR

2007    Contemporary Craft Exhibition, BELSKIE MUSEUM of ART & SCIENCE, NJ
The 37th Silence Auction, GAS Conference, Pittsburgh, PA,
The 37Th International Student Exhibition, GAS Conference, Pittsburgh, PA,
2007 WALKTHROUGH, 7A Booth, Rochester Institute of Technology, New York
2007 NICHE Student Award, Philadelphia, PA

2006    The Habatat Galleries Show, Gallery R, Rochester, NY
The 36Th International Student Exhibition, GAS Conference, St. Louis, MO
2006 WALKTHROUGH, 7A Booth, Rochester Institute of Technology, New York
2006 NICHE Student Award, Philadelphia, PA

2004    INGLASS Group 5th Exhibition for Art Glass, Gallery Korean Craft, Promotion Foundation, Seoul

2003    Changjo Art Group 2nd Exhibition, Gallery wood& metal& clay, Seoul
Craft for Life Cheong Ju International Craft Biennale Exhibition, Gallery Korea Craft, Cheong Ju
Korean Craft Artists Association Group 30th Exhibition, Seoul Arts
INGLASS Group 4th Exhibition for Craft, Art Center Ma No, An Sung
M.F.A Degree Exhibition, Gallery Kook Min, Seoul
INGLASS Invitation Exhibition, Art Center Ma No, An Sung

2002    INGLASS Group 4th Exhibition for Art Glass, Se Jong Center for Arts, Seoul
Changjo Art Group 1st Exhibition, Gallery wood& metal& clay, Seoul
INGLASS Group 3rd Exhibition for Craft, Gallery Korean Craft, Promotion Foundation, Seoul
Glass Art Festival 3rd Competition, In Sa Art Center, Seoul (KOREA)

2001    INGLASS Group 3rd Exhibition for Art Glass, Se Jong Center for Arts, Seoul
Kook Min Art of Glass, Gallery Korean Electronic Center, Seoul
International Glass Window& Door 6th Exhibition, COEX, Seoul
INGLASS Group 2nd Exhibition for Craft, Gallery Kum Gang, Dae Jeun

2000    Cool Dishes and Properties for Summer, Happy World Department Store, Seoul
Cool Dishes and Properties for Summer, Gallery Sam Sung Plaza, Bun Dang

1997    B.F.A Degree Exhibition, College of Design, Contemporary Design Center, Seoul
Glass Art Festival 2nd Competition, Gallery wood& metal& clay, Seoul
B.F.A Degree Exhibition, College of Design, Gallery Han Yang, Seoul

Teaching Experience
2009    Instructor, Summer Intensive Flameworking Class, Pittsburgh Glass Center, Pittsburgh, PA

2007-2008    Adjunct Faculty, Flameworking & Stained Glass, Rochester Institute of Technology, NY

2005-2007    Instructor, Flameworking, Fusing, & Casting, Rochester Institute of Technology, NY

2006    Assistant for Visiting Artist, Eric Goldschmidt, Rochester Institute of Technology

2005-2007    Teaching Assistant, Flameworking, Rochester Institute of Technology, NY

2001-2002    2001~ 2002 Teaching Assistant, Flameworking, Kook Min University, Seoul

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