Choi Young-Wook (b. 1964) graduated from Hongik University in Seoul with a B.F.A. in Painting and an M.F.A. Over the past decade, Choi has devoted his efforts to mastering the moon jar as an art form. While his technique produces a strikingly lifelike effect on his subject matter, Choi’s ultimate objective is not merely to replicate the image of the porcelain vessel. His technique and style have evolved to connect East Asian tradition with the expressive methods of Western modern painting. Under Choi’s brush, the historic Joseon moon jar transcends space and time, becoming modern and relevant to us once again. Choi’s works are featured in both private collections and museums, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, National Museum of Contemporary Art, Gyeonggi Museum of Contemporary Art, and Philadelphia Museum of Art, among others.

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