“Clay and Brush: A Father–Daughter Legacy – Kim Yoon-tae & Kim Young-hwa”
Clay and Brush
Facing the World Through the Soul and Roots of Korea
Joint Exhibition of Master Potter Dobong Kim Yoon-tae & Painter Kim Young-hwa
📅 June 13 (Fri) – June 26 (Thu), 2025
📍 Mungyeong Arts Center Exhibition Hall
Hosted by Mungyeong City
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A profound encounter between tradition and modernity, between clay and brush, will unfold in the heart of Mungyeong.
This special father-daughter exhibition pays tribute to the artistic spirit passed down through generations—featuring the works of the late Master Potter Dobong Kim Yoon-tae, designated Busan Intangible Cultural Property No.13, and his daughter, renowned Eastern painter Kim Young-hwa.
Together, their works stand side by side, weaving a timeless dialogue between Korean aesthetics and their contemporary reinterpretation.
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About the Artists
The late Kim Yoon-tae was a descendant of the Gwaljeon Kiln lineage of the Joseon Dynasty and was born in Dongno-myeon, Mungyeong. He began his journey in pottery in his hometown and later established his craft in Busan through the Sangju kiln. As a true sagijang (master potter), he was known for handling the entire ceramic process—from crafting clay and glazes to firing in traditional kilns—and successfully restored over 30 types of Goryeo and Joseon tea bowls (dawan).
His daughter, Kim Young-hwa, is a direct descendant of the Joseon-era master painter Danwon Kim Hong-do. Raised amid the majestic landscapes of Cheonjubong, Mt. Juhul, and Cheongjeon Lake in Mungyeong, she never let go of her brush despite the hardships of life. Her career blossomed across Seoul and New York, and after 45 years, she returns—like a salmon to its birthplace—to hold her first father-daughter exhibition in her hometown.
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A Homecoming of Spirit and Art
This exhibition is particularly meaningful, as it marks Kim Young-hwa’s first major project after being appointed Cultural Ambassador of Mungyeong. It is supported by Mungyeong City and represents a convergence of artistic heritage, ancestral roots, and a vision turned outward toward the world.
Visitors will experience:
Over 50 ceramic works by the late Kim Yoon-tae, including tea bowls, incense burners, water droppers, moon jars, ritual bottles, and more
Alongside 50 new works by Kim Young-hwa, encompassing traditional paintings and ceramic drawings
Her recent works include pieces inspired by:
The breath of Mt. Juhul,
The lushness of Jinamgyoban,
The still waters of Cheongjeon Lake, and
A new philosophical series titled “Dialogues of Dreams”,
each drawing from the energy of Mungyeong’s landscape and rendered through a modern lens.
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This is not just an art exhibition—it is a moving homecoming performance,
where a descendant of Danwon Kim Hong-do brings her father's legacy to life through the shared stage of their hometown.
Through Clay and Brush, this exhibition will be remembered as a radiant moment where Korean aesthetics face the world, rooted deeply in heritage.
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