The Fusion of 'Technique' and 'Insight' in Yi Kyung-No's Baekdong Craft Exhibition
Creatrip Team
a year ago
Yi Kyung-No, an artisan and artist who has dedicated over 40 years to developing traditional Korean metal crafts, presents his modern interpretation of Baekdong (a nickel-copper alloy) crafts. His exhibition, a collaboration with art director Park Yeo-Sook, showcases the integration of traditional and contemporary aesthetics. Utilizing techniques like 'forging' and 'engraving', Yi brings out the potential of Korean metal crafts for future creativity. The exhibition runs at the Park Yeo-Sook Gallery in Itaewon, Seoul, highlighting the cultural significance and challenges of preserving these rare crafts today.
