Kwak Kyung-Tae
South Korean Ceramic Artist
Kwak Kyung-tae’s ceramic practice draws from the Korean traditions of 옹기 (Onggi) and 분청 (Buncheong). His work reflects years of embodied experience and traces the tactile process of working with clay.
“I first encountered Onggi in the spring of 1993… I was completely transfixed… What stayed with me was the profound presence of that vessel and the quiet authority of the hands that shaped it.
That moment marked the beginning of a long journey for me. Onggi was not just a form or technique; it was a way of being in dialogue with the earth, with history, and with the body. It stirred something elemental in me - a respect for raw clay, a fascination with physical process, and a desire to root my practice in something honest and enduring.”
