Craft Trend Fair 2020

About the Craft Trend Fair 2020 that suggested spaces of relaxation through the harmony of nature and craft

Craft Trend Fair 2020: A pavilion theme (2020) by Yang Byeongyong, Shin GyeonggyunKorea Craft & Design Foundation

A pavilion theme 

This pavilion’s courtyard is reminiscent of a small garden in a house, a place where you can relax near nature. On the moss garden, Yang Byeongyong has placed a short-legged table. The work upon the table is a moon jar by Shin Gyeonggyun.

Craft Trend Fair 2020: A pavilion theme (2020) by Baek Jin, Yim SeoyunKorea Craft & Design Foundation

A cozy bedroom decorated with craftworks

A cozy bedroom with craftworks. The piece above the bed is a signature work by Baek Jin. Different ceramic fragments were attached or layered upon a circular canvas. It is highlighted with a remarkable sense of rhythm. The bedding and small items are all by Yim Seoyun.

Craft Trend Fair 2020: A pavilion theme (2020) by Bae Joohyeon, Park TaehongKorea Craft & Design Foundation

Where tools become energy

Dark and light shades of reddish brown, free-spirited shapes like Maksabal (a bowl for everything), and a heavy sense of materiality.

Craft Trend Fair 2020: A pavilion theme (2020) by Lee Heonjung, Yim JeongjuKorea Craft & Design Foundation

Lee Heonjung’s chair is solid even at a glance. With ceramic and concrete, the industrial and rough touches were harmonized in Lee’s works, which are so popular that international collectors including Elton John have recognized their value.

Craft Trend Fair 2020: A pavilion theme (2020) by Jang JiwooKorea Craft & Design Foundation

The beauty of crafts lies in that you can feel the breath, attitude, and touch of the creator. When feeling that energy, the viewer feels calm, as if in meditation. 

Craft Trend Fair 2020 (2020) by Jeong JongsangKorea Craft & Design Foundation

Wooden furniture provides a house with a bright and warm atmosphere. During the Joseon Dynasty, scholars also brought in other pieces of furniture, including seoan (a small wooden table for reading) and sabangtakja (a rectangular table that displays stationery), in their rooms.

Craft Trend Fair 2020 (2020) by Yim SeoyoonKorea Craft & Design Foundation

A square-shaped cushion filled with cotton. The well-padded cushions make us feel pleasant. These are by Yim Seoyoon, who runs a textile craft workshop. Yim presents a variety of works, including bedding sets and cushions using linen and cotton cloth.

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