SOO YUNG
CHAI
ARTIST NOTE
Thinking About the Meaning of Space While Living
The beginning starts with me — my family, my home.
Beyond that, it extends to the universe.
The universe is also a home.
The smallest thing represents the whole.
So does the earth (soil).
With soil, I aim to express the universe.
ARTIST BIO
Group Exhibitions and Competitions
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Participated in over 70 exhibitions.
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Featured in the 100 Craftsmen of Korea exhibition commemorating the Yeosu Expo (held in Yeosu, Yeosu Cultural Center).
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Won awards in over 40 competitions, including:
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Korea Craft Exhibition
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Tourism souvenir competitions in Chungnam, Gongju, and Cheonan, winning grand prizes, gold, silver, and bronze awards.
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Career Experience
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Served as adjunct and visiting professor at Mokpo Science University.
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Held visiting professor positions at:
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National Gunsan University
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Sangji University
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Cheongju University
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Served as a judge and supervisor for national technical qualification exams.
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Chief judge and committee member for regional skills competitions.
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Exam writer for process-based national technical qualification programs.
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Served as an evaluator and expert for the development of the National Competency Standards (NCS) in ceramic crafts.
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Advisor on cultural and tourism content for Cheonan City.
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Ceramics instructor at Cheonan Museum.
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Chair of the following events:
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Cheonan Craft Competition
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Chungnam Craft Competition
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Chungnam Tourism Souvenir Competition
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Gongju Craft Competition
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Gongju Tourism Souvenir Competition
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Organizer of:
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Chungnam Craft Fair
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Cheonan Craft Experience Fair
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Former president of the Chungnam Craft Cooperative.
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Document reviewer and interview judge for the Korea Master Craftsman certification (ceramic crafts).
Works in Collections
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Mural artworks at:
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Saemaeul Credit Union, Jeungsan-dong, Seoul.
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Saemaeul Credit Union, Daemyeong 8-dong, Daegu.
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Various locations, including:
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Sugok Elementary School, Cheonan.
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Seodang Elementary School, Cheonan.
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Cheonan Museum (donations).
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Hanuso Headquarters, Changdong.
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Cheonan Municipal Museum of Art.
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Indoor swimming pool at Sangmyung University, Cheonan.
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Naesu Holy Eucharist Church, Cheongju.
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Seongjeongdong Catholic Church, Cheonan.
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Yanggu White Porcelain Museum.
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Home & Shopping Headquarters.
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Current Roles
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Expert in national technical qualifications (craft field).
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Director of Yoon Ceramic Research Institute.
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Director of Yoon Ceramic Research Institute I-yagi (Story).
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Director of Gallery 648-2.
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President of Cheonan Craft Association.
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Visiting professor in the Department of Glass and Ceramic Arts at Namseoul University.
ARTWORKS
SU PYEONG CHAE
SOLO EXHIBITION