Ottchil Ash Tray (16.5in/42.5cm)

Ottchil Ash Tray (16.5in/42.5cm)Huh Myoung Wook is a master of ottchil, the traditional Korean lacquer technique. In his practice, he reimagines its potential by blending time honored craftsmanship with contemporary painting media, exploring the symbolism of color through layered expression. This tray highlights the versatility of ottchil, applied by hand onto ash wood in multiple coats to achieve its depth of tone. Each work is unique, so variations in color, form and detail are

Balancing retro and contemporary influences

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with a refined

The name Arita – and Imari

During this period

Inspired by Frank Smythson's classic Panama diary

using the original moulds and hand-finishing each piece to the same high standard

After a few firings

its voluminous proportions a subtle wink to Samarkand kaftans and kimonos

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