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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

  • Participated in over 70 exhibitions.

  • Featured in the 100 Craftsmen of Korea exhibition commemorating the Yeosu Expo (held in Yeosu, Yeosu Cultural Center).

  • Won awards in over 40 competitions, including:

    • Korea Craft Exhibition

    • Tourism souvenir competitions in Chungnam, Gongju, and Cheonan, winning grand prizes, gold, silver, and bronze awards.

Career Experience

  • Served as adjunct and visiting professor at Mokpo Science University.

  • Held visiting professor positions at:

    • National Gunsan University

    • Sangji University

    • Cheongju University

  • Served as a judge and supervisor for national technical qualification exams.

  • Chief judge and committee member for regional skills competitions.

  • Exam writer for process-based national technical qualification programs.

  • Served as an evaluator and expert for the development of the National Competency Standards (NCS) in ceramic crafts.

  • Advisor on cultural and tourism content for Cheonan City.

  • Ceramics instructor at Cheonan Museum.

  • Chair of the following events:

    • Cheonan Craft Competition

    • Chungnam Craft Competition

    • Chungnam Tourism Souvenir Competition

    • Gongju Craft Competition

    • Gongju Tourism Souvenir Competition

  • Organizer of:

    • Chungnam Craft Fair

    • Cheonan Craft Experience Fair

  • Former president of the Chungnam Craft Cooperative.

  • Document reviewer and interview judge for the Korea Master Craftsman certification (ceramic crafts).

Works in Collections

  • Mural artworks at:

    • Saemaeul Credit Union, Jeungsan-dong, Seoul.

    • Saemaeul Credit Union, Daemyeong 8-dong, Daegu.

  • Various locations, including:

    • Sugok Elementary School, Cheonan.

    • Seodang Elementary School, Cheonan.

    • Cheonan Museum (donations).

    • Hanuso Headquarters, Changdong.

    • Cheonan Municipal Museum of Art.

    • Indoor swimming pool at Sangmyung University, Cheonan.

    • Naesu Holy Eucharist Church, Cheongju.

    • Seongjeongdong Catholic Church, Cheonan.

    • Yanggu White Porcelain Museum.

    • Home & Shopping Headquarters.

Current Roles

  • Expert in national technical qualifications (craft field).

  • Director of Yoon Ceramic Research Institute.

  • Director of Yoon Ceramic Research Institute I-yagi (Story).

  • Director of Gallery 648-2.

  • President of Cheonan Craft Association.

  • Visiting professor in the Department of Glass and Ceramic Arts at Namseoul University.

ARTWORKS

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SU PYEONG CHAE 

SOLO EXHIBITION

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