Yoo Choongmok
BIOGRAPHY
EDUCATION
2016 PhD coursework in Nano IT Design Convergence, Seoul University of Science and Technology, Seoul, South Korea
2013 Master's in Glass (Top Graduate), University of Sunderland, Sunderland, UK
2004 Bachelor's in Environmental Sculpture (Glass), Namseoul University, South Korea
EXPERIENCE
~Current Resident Artist, Ghana Atelier, Jangheung, South Korea
2018 Founder, Jeju Glassmic, Jeju, South Korea
2018 Next Generation Mentor, Korean Scholarship Foundation - Jeju (Culture, Sports), Jeju, South Korea
2016 Visiting Lecturer, Department of Ceramics, Kyung Hee University, Suwon, South Korea
2014 - 2016 Resident Artist (Glass), Icheon Ceramix Foundation, Icheon, South Korea
2013 Demonstrator and Commercial Designer, National Glass Centre, Sunderland, UK
2004 - 2009 Glass Designer & Technician, Carlson Glass Works, New York, USA
INVITED LECTURES
2014 Guest Lecture, Glass Sculpture Graduate School, Kookmin University, Seoul, South Korea
2014 Guest Lecture, Department of Ceramics, Kyung Hee University, Suwon, South Korea
2013 Invited Lecture, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
2008 Demonstration and Lecture, Namseoul University, Chungnam, South Korea
WORKSHOPS
2015 Korea-Japan Ceramics Workshop “Coexistence of Thoughts,” Korean Ceramics Foundation, Icheon, South Korea
2014 International Glass Festival Workshop, Invited Artist, Namseoul University, Chungnam, South Korea
2005 Corning Museum of Glass, Robert Scavuzzo, Corning, USA
2003 Pilchuck Glass School, Dante Marioni & Kiki Smith, Seattle, USA
2003 Glass Demonstration, Cheongju International Craft Biennale, Cheongju, South Korea
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2021 Invited Solo Exhibition, Gallery Mari, Seoul, South Korea
2020 Invited Solo Exhibition, Studio Kki, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
2019 Invited Solo Exhibition, Daisy Gallery, Jeju, South Korea
2018 Invited Solo Exhibition, Insa Art Center, Seoul, South Korea
2018 Invited Solo Exhibition, Space Yeunar, Jeju, South Korea
2015 Invited Solo Exhibition, Woong Gallery, Seoul, South Korea
2011 Yegam Art Gallery, Queens, NY, USA
2011 Gallery 1&9, Ridgefield, NJ, USA
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2021 Re-Brand New, Yujin Gallery, Seoul, South Korea
2020 “The Dimensional:” Group Exhibition, Woong Gallery, Seoul, South Korea
2020 Evolution of Korean Contemporary Glass 2020, Shinsegae Department Store, Cheonan, South Korea
2020 SUPER COLOR! SUPER ARTISTS! Group Exhibition, Riseoul Gallery, Seoul, South Korea
2019 Sculpture Art Seoul, COEX, Seoul, South Korea
“We Believe” 2019 Gilead Hope Gallery, Ara Art Center, Seoul, South Korea
“New Wave of Transparent” Fabeyond Gallery, Seoul, South Korea
Regional Exchange Exhibition “City Five Senses,” Touring Exhibition at Five Municipal Art Museums
1st Anniversary Special Exhibition, Dogye Glass Land, Samcheok, South Korea
Korean Contemporary Craft Selection Exhibition, Cultural Station Seoul 284 Gallery, Seoul, South Korea
CHANGE: Seeing Differently, Ghana Atelier Artist Exhibition, Ghana Insa Art Center, Seoul, South Korea
2018 Ghana Atelier Open Studio Exhibition
Invited Artist Planning Exhibition, Dogye Glass Land Opening Celebration, Samcheok, South Korea
2017 44th Korean Craftsmen Association Exhibition, Cultural Station Seoul 284 Gallery, Seoul, South Korea
2016 Invited Artist at Character Licensing Fair, COEX, Seoul, South Korea
NSU Blowing Technicians Group Exhibition, Gallery Yiang, Seoul, South Korea
Korean Ceramics Foundation Ceramix Resident Artist Planning Exhibition, Yeoju Living Craft Center, Yeoju, South Korea
GLAS:SCAPE in Contemporary Art Exhibition, Glass Island, Ansan, South Korea
43rd Korean Craftsmen Association Exhibition, Cultural Station Seoul 284 Gallery, Seoul, South Korea
2015 "Blooming HANDS" Group Exhibition, Kimria Gallery, Seoul, South Korea
“Glass is Beautiful” Group Exhibition, Kyung Gallery, Busan, South Korea
"Toyu" Group Exhibition, Bandal Art Museum, Yeoju, South Korea
International Glass Sculpture Exhibition, Ligak Art Museum, Cheonan, South Korea
2014 "IDIOMATIC" Korean Ceramics Foundation Resident Artist Exhibition, Ghana Insa Art Center, Seoul, South Korea
Meet the Hot Glass Exhibition, Ansan, South Korea
16th Glass Story Exhibition, Namseoul University, Chungnam, South Korea
“Aul” Exhibition, Gallery Yiang, Seoul, South Korea
2013 Stanislav Libenský Award 2013, Prague Gallery, Czech Republic
Coberg Prize for Contemporary Glass, Coberg, Germany
“Glassfest” Invitation Exhibition, Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
“Idiolect” Glass Exhibition, Jarrow, UK
“Sociolect” MA Group Exhibition, Newcastle, UK
2012 ELEMENTAL 3-Person Exhibition, Nahrah Gallery, Fort Lee, NJ, USA
Korean Art Show 2012, Soho, NY, USA
2011 CRAFT Forms 2011 Exhibition, Wayne Art Center, PA, USA
2007 NICHE Award Winners Exhibition, Professional Blown Glass Category, PA, USA
Cheongju International Craft Biennale, Cheongju, South Korea
2006 CRAFT ART Western New York, Burchfield-Penney Art Center, Buffalo, NY, USA
2005 Cheongju International Craft Biennale, Cheongju, South Korea
2004 Doors Gallery, Daejeon, South Korea
2003 G.A.S Conference International Student Exhibition, Seattle, WA, USA
2002 In Glass: Glass Sculpture Exhibition, Sejong Center, Seoul, South Korea
1998 Samsung Glass Sculpture Exhibition, Seoul Arts Center, Seoul, South Korea
AWARDS
2014 Encouragement Award, Hangju Craft Design Competition, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
2013 Prize from National Glass Centre "2013," Sunderland, UK
2007 NICHE Award Winner, Professional Blown Glass Category, PA, USA
Special Selection, Cheongju International Craft Biennale, Cheongju, South Korea
2005 Entry Award, Cheongju International Craft Biennale, Cheongju, South Korea
2003 Entry Award, New Frontier Competition
Honorable Mention, Glass Art Society Student Exhibition, Seattle, WA, USA
2002 Entry Award, Samsung Glass Sculpture Competition, Seoul, South Korea
1998 Minister of Culture Award, Unification Sculpture Exhibition, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
PUBLICATIONS
2020 Artist Introduction, Money Magazine, November 2020, Seoul, South Korea
Artist Introduction, Jeju iiin (in) No.27, Seoul, South Korea
Artist Introduction, Monthly Essay No.404, Seoul, South Korea
2019 Art & Design, October 2019, Seoul, South Korea
2018 Korean Craftsmen Association Journal Introduction, Seoul, South Korea
Monthly Ceramics Vol.269, Seoul, South Korea
2007 Articles and Front Advertisement, Niche Magazine, USA
Arts Category, Rochester Insider Newsletter, USA
2006 Craft Forms 12th Annual Magazine, USA
2004 Glass Artist Exhibition Magazine, Cheongju Museum, Cheongju, South Korea
2003 New Glass Review Vol.24, Corning, USA
1998 World Daily Page 2 “Unification Sculpture Exhibition,” Seoul, South Korea
COLLECTIONS
Global Art Venue Gallery, Seattle, WA, USA
Korean Craft Museum, Cheongju, South Korea
Pamela Lee Biallas, Bellevue, WA, USA
Dr. Samret & Mr. Bernie, Buffalo, NY, USA
WORKS
