Monday, October 6, 2008

Kim Kyoung Soo's Hwa Row Style


Kim Kyoung Soo's hwa rows are of the electric type.

They exude earthiness and somewhat give the feeling of a wonderfully maintained rock garden.

The square ceramic base is unglazed and mat. It is a wonderful attempt to merge the naturalness of Korean tea culture with modern day conveniences.

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9 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 7, 2008 at 1:58 AM

    Hi Matt
    About Korean teaware:
    Where could we buy these items on the net ?
    Cheers from France
    Peace to you

    éric

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  2. tsultrim topdenOctober 7, 2008 at 2:49 AM

    probaply he lives in south korea : D that explain all.

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  3. MattOctober 7, 2008 at 2:51 AM

    Eric,

    These beautiful pieces of art are not for sale on any internet site. These artists are amazing yet the world doesn't even know the work of their hands. So this blog is a place that honours them and their art all the while drinking tea. One hopes you enjoy these brief glimpses into their kilns and hearts.

    Peace

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  4. MattOctober 7, 2008 at 2:55 AM

    Tsultrim topden,

    Yes your right.

    Daegu, South Korea.

    Peace

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  5. tsultrim topdenOctober 7, 2008 at 2:57 AM

    and could you say something close to that for instance about the artist or your first contact with them ,. ? nice day ,

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  6. MattOctober 7, 2008 at 4:48 AM

    Tsultrim topden,

    Unfortunately, one hasn't had a chance to meet any of the ultra popular ceramic masters. However, one has bumped into countless artists, not just ceramic artists, while sitting around a tea table in a tea shop with friends.

    Tea culture in Korea is very connected to the artistic community and traditionalists in Korea.

    In conversations with these people one always gains some kind of knowledge that one never previously knew.

    Usually that knowledge is about tea.

    Peace

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  7. tsultrim topdenOctober 7, 2008 at 7:35 AM

    thanks for your response ,.and last one question ,. i speak only english,i want to spend sometime in south korea but i dont know any word from korean language ,. do you think its big problem or no ,.

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  8. AnonymousOctober 7, 2008 at 9:52 AM

    Yes Matt
    I enjoy !
    We enjoy !
    Your blog is amazing
    So nice,thank you very much Matt

    éric

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  9. MattOctober 7, 2008 at 5:31 PM

    tsultrim topden,

    English is almost a second language over here (if the government had their way it would be). So it would be no problem to come and visit. If you come to Daegu, let me know.

    Eric,

    Thanks for your kind words.

    Peace

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