Selected permanent collections and exhibition venues: Academy of Art & Design, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China (From Lausanne to Beijing – International Tapestry Art Biennial); Szombathely, Hungary (12th Biennial of Miniature Textiles); Whangarei Art Museum, New Zealand; World Trade Center, Osaka, Japan; Central Museum of Textile, Lodz, Poland (International Triennial of Tapestry); National Museum of Contemporary Art, Seoul, Korea; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, United Kingdom (permanent collection); Metropolitan Museum of Art, Seoul, Korea;  Arts Center, Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec, Canada; Fujiyoshida History and Folk Museum, Japan; Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taiwan; Sonje Museum of Contemporary Art, Kyongju, Korea (International Contemporary Fiber Art, Now); Philadelphia Art Museum, Pennsylvania (Clay,Wood, and Paper: Materais for Korean Art). Recipient: The Ministers of Commerce and Industry Prize, Korean Commercial and Industrial Art Exhibition; Minister of Education Prizes; Korea Craft Prize

3sy SEA OF BIRTH Korean handmade ramie threads, linen, cotton, wool polyester, 38" x 201" x 1", 2000, $63,000

Statement: The characteristics of my weaving are more focused on the transformation of the basic structure than on the techniques. Each particular material enables me to enjoy maximum subtleness and boldness at the same time, and I cannot help loving fiber art creations. The aim of my work is to convey a genuine Korean atmosphere and its cosmic space through rich color, shapes, forms and material quality. Therefore, I try to link the Korean tradition with modern trends. The direction of my art is derived from the dimension, simplicity and philosophical mesage in its expression. I really hope to be able to express the candor and truth of my weaving art.                                                                                                                       Shin YoungOk

1sy Detail SEA OF SILENCE