Open Vase 0115, ca. 2015 Copper, Iron, 70 × 62 × 62 cm

Jar with Cracks 0116, 2016 Brass, Copper, Iron, 49 × 34 × 34 cm

Jar with Cracks 0116, 2016 Brass, Copper, Iron, 47 × 45 × 45

Fill and Empty 0118, 2018 Brass, Iron, 27.5 × 27.5 × 27.5 cm

Jar with Cracks, inspired by white porcelain moon jars from the Joseon Dynasty, clearly demonstrates the artist’s adeptness at creating two-dimensional planes by intricately connecting a number of fine metal lines and developing them into three-dimensional objects. Unlike a traditional smooth-faced moon jar, his metal jar is composed of numerous cracks and gaps between metal lines, thereby communicating the significance of emptying and filling.

Open Vase 0417, 2017 Brass, Copper, Iron, 30 × 21 × 21 cm

Open Vase 0717, 2017 Brass, Copper, Iron, 22.5 × 23 × 23 cm

Fill and Empty 0517, 2017 Brass, Copper, Iron, 12 × 50 × 50 cm

Welding long stripes of metal and then bending them to create basket shapes, Woosun Cheon takes his time to create large vessels. He is inspired by Korean ceramics of the Joseon period and based on them he creates unique pieces. The surfaces of the metal is treated in such a way that a rustic effect is created. This is then polished and refined for the final finishing touch.

Cheon Wooseon (b.1976), who studied metalwork through graduate school at Kyonggi University, has gained fame as the winner of many art contests, including the Special Prize at the 2013 Cheongju International Craft Biennale, and as a featured artist at various art fairs.