Kwon Dae-Sup

Place: Seoul

Born: 1954

Biography:

Kwon Dae Sup is a Korean artist known for his contemporary renditions of moon jars, a traditional form of Korean porcelain named after their round shape. He was born in Seoul, South Korea in 1954. Kwon Dae Sup discovered ceramics in 1978, when he saw a moon jar in a museum and was deeply moved by its beauty. He then decided to dedicate his life to studying and recreating the aesthetic beauty of the moon jar. He has been working in this field for over 40 years and is now recognized as a leading artist in South Korea. Kwon Dae Sup's works are highly valued for their simplicity, elegance, and the sense of tranquility they evoke. His artworks are collected by museums and private collectors around the world.