Awards

Saul Bell Competition Winners

Title

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Materials

Silver, enamel, amber, pearl

Use

Hairpin

Artwork Content

The story of a woodcutter and a maiden from a Korean traditional fairy tale was adapted into a traditional hairpin and molded into a modern jewelry piece.
The work expresses the excitement of the woodcutter, the beautiful love story between the woodcutter and the fairy, and the fairy's ascent to heaven with her three children through flowers.

Saul Bell Competition Winners

Title

Completion of Love

Materials​

Silver, enamel, pearl, ruby, amethyst, leather

Use

Necklace

Artwork Content

Based on the motif of Korean tile roofs, the story of filial daughter Simcheong's love for her father in the traditional fairy tale is expressed in the color and form of enamel.

Iksan Craft Competition Winners

Title

Echo

Materials​

Silver, enamel, 24k, Diamond, Sapphire

Use

Necklace

Artwork Content

Motivated by a traditional Korean dance, the flow of circulation and repetition is symbolized by flowers.

Itami Competition Winners

Title

Galaxy

Materials​

Silver, scouring pad, lacquer

Use

Brooch

Artwork Content

This piece uses a loofah, an annual vine, to represent an imaginary galaxy within the structure of a loofah.