Korean Masters

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Published in Ceramics Monthly, April 2017

"Within the ceramics ecosystem, something quite extraordinary happened last June in Toronto, Canada. Five Korean Masters— Kim Seong-Tae who specializes in five-layered slip carving; You Yong-Chul, renowned for his slip inlay; Choi In-Gyu, revered for his pierced, double-walled vessels and his intricate carving; Yo Se-Yeon known for his reverse inlay cranes; and Lee Hyuang- Gu the master thrower—came to teach and share their skills and craftsmanship at the 40th annual Fusion conference. Close to 300 potters participated in the experiential learning in a giant, ballroom-sized workshop. Fusion is the organizing body within the province of Ontario that is dedicated to the promotion of hand-crafted clay and glass. It boasts 450 members and offers annual conferences.... "