Hugomento is proud to present the first U.S. Solo Exhibition by South Korean Master onggi and buncheong artist 곽경태 Kwak Kyung-Tae.
In Korea, ceramics have long been shaped by a devotion to function, refined over generations in the cadence of daily use. This enduring focus has cultivated a quiet yet profound beauty—one rooted in proportion, line, and form. Nevertheless, because these objects are so deeply embedded in the ritual of the everyday, their elegance has often remained unnoticed.
Kwak Kyung-Tae’s work seeks to elevate and highlight this overlooked grace. By shifting attention away from pure utility, the artist engages with a long lineage of ceramic tradition not as a fixed relic, but as a living language. Drawing from conventional onggi and buncheong forms passed down through generations, these works expand and reimagine their presence, allowing them to evolve beyond their original roles while still carrying the ancestral weight of their history.
April/May 2026
Show Opening & Artist Reception:
April 2, 6-8 pm; Gallery Talk at 7 pm
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