Heeseung Koh

1967 | Born in Seoul, Korea

Education

1994 | M.F.A. Kookmin University, Seoul Korea
1990 | B.F.A. Kookmin University, Seoul Korea

Thesis

'A formative study of the Physical Property and texture of matter emphasizing on the intuitive expression', 1993 M.F.A Kookmin University

Awards

2007 | Selected, ACJ Prize for Jewellery 2007 (Presented at Origin London Craft Fair, London, UK)
2007 | Selected, Itami International Craft Exhibition (Museum of Arts & Crafts -Itami, Osaka, Japan)
2005 | Selected, The 24th Korean Crafts Exhibition (National Museum of Contemporary Art, Kwacheon Korea)
1993 | Selected, The 2nd Korean Jewelry Manufactures Association Competition (COEX, Seoul Korea)
1992 | Selected, The 7th Korean Crafts Exhibition (National Museum of Contemporary Art, Kwacheon Korea)
1991 | Copper Prize, The 3rd Korean Contemporary Jewelry Competition (WalkerHill Art Centre, Seoul Korea)
1989 | Selected, The 2nd Korean Contemporary Jewelry Competition (WalkerHill Art Centre, Seoul Korea)
1989 | Selected, '89 Japanese Crafts Exhibition (HanSin Department Store, Tokyo Japan)

Publications

Mixed-media Jewellery | Method and Techniuqes (Design and Make) by Joanne Haywood, A & C Black Publishers, UK, 2009
The Compendium Finale of Contemorary Jewellers 2008 | Darling Publication, Germany
Sukara | vol.6, Japan, 2006, p100- 107
500 Brooches | Lark Books, New York, USA, 2005, p49,370
1000 Rings | Lark Books, New York, USA, 2004, p52
A metal artist who embraces the beauty of light | Home living and style, Design house, 2001.11,p163
People who solve mysteries of life with painting | Working Woman, Design house, 1997.4, p166
Studio presentation | Jewelry Woman, Design house, 1996.6
Portfolio | Art & Craft, Design house, 1994.2, p50

Professional Experiences

1998-2003, 2006-present | Lecturer, Kookmin University
2006-2007 | Lecturer, Sookmyung Women's University
1995 | Lecturer, Chinju College
1994 | Lecturer, Jangan College

Group Activities

Society of Chohyung Metalsmiths member