As he whispered "it's done" it felt like he was speaking to the jar itself. It wasn't for the camera, that was an artist communicating happiness with his creation.
This is real. He is so excited, and he is willing to express how exhausting it is. Life is never 100% good or bad. This is his lesson that needs to be passed on from generation to generation.
I wonder if he would consider teaching a mastercourse in traditional onggi. If he can't find someone locally to pass it onto, this is a valuable technique and people would pay big bucks to learn.
I'm a Swedish potter. Korean ceramics in general and onggi in particular has had the most influense on me throughout my career. Keep up the great work, your tradition is the finest in the world in my opinion!
@@AA-zv6yo Yes, for sure. The Korean way is very harmonic and unforced, simple, honest and powerful. Often in japanese (not all) I feel a struggle to be creative or to impress the viewer and it can feel a bit forced. Thats my opinion anyway🙂
Historical Fact: Japanese were so impressed by Korean pottery skills, they invaded and kidnapped korean potters to influence Japanese pottery culture. Korean ceramic culture was well in advance even before Japanese knew anything about pottery. Of course, Japanese volcanic soil didn't help to achieve the uniqueness of Korean soil either.
@@LoveLife-tw4ub yeah, that's amazing. There was also a long period in korea where making decorative and beutiful things was forbidden by law. I believe that is where the simplicity started, ppl cant help making beutiful things though🙂
When he brought out the pot and exclaimed “Wow! He turned out great!” To the point that the audio distorted, you can really feel the pure joy he felt after seeing his pot come to life! It’s just so heartwarming 💗
I am am Mexican/American ceramic artist currently in Korea learning about the craft of a Oongi. It is truly an art to behold. Grateful for the masters who have cultivated this art and are kind enough to share it with this world! Fascinating is an understatement.
Oh my gosh, I'm almost in tears. I lived in Korea for 7 years for my career and fell in love with the culture and history. One of my closest friends was studying to be a artist of traditional pottery. The work he did was amazing, mostly smaller bottles and cups for drinking SoJu. He shared a similar pride and reverence for protecting the history. I am so happy to see such a wonderful video paying homage to such an important art form and history. Thank you to the producers and artist for sharing this amazing story.
Perhaps you are in a position to share this with your friend, and he in turn share with younger aspiring craftspeople? This mastery should not be lost to history.
There is no wasted movement in what he does. Every motion he makes is deliberate and exact. You can just tell because he doesn't take time to look over each process to check if it's good, he KNOWS it's good. He is truly a master of his craft.
@@BRG13DEAN I know nothing about F1 racing. Yet I watched some Ayrton Senna vids a few years ago, and despite knowing nothing about F1, I could tell he was a master. My Ayrton Senna Rule is that if a layperson can tell someone is incredibly good at what they do, then that someone is a master of their craft.
@@jeanettereynolds3151 potters don't really keep secrets. Besides that I've been making pottery for over a decade, I can hold my own in most situations.
@@joshuaboehner4652 I was paying you a compliment as I had recently been watching a korean man who has been making traditional pots all his life and he explained alot of youngsters are not interested in the art.yet it breaks his heart not to be able to pass on the skills to a son or a relative to keep the art alive. And I'm from welsh valleys my grandfathers and father and uncles were all miners my grandad WILLIAM JOHN SEYMOUR USED TO TAKE MUD FROM RIVER BANKS WHICH HAD ALOT OF CLAY AND HIS HOBBY WAS MAKING POTS.
Now there's something you don't hear often. 'It's beautiful, round like my stomach' He gave me an appreciation for his craft and all the hard work he puts into it.
This is a very intelligent man, he understands the process, how if fits with nature, history, and culture, and metaphors for life. It's nice to see someone who takes pride in their life's work. He must of had great parents.
@@Noone-rt6pw I enjoyed your comment so much it brought a smile to my face 😂😂 I was having a stressful day, thank you so much And yes you do know me ; D I am glad to have known no one
@@gzbanazir In Korean his name is 허친큐 and he is in this neighborhood: 울산 울주군 온양읍. If you want the full address, search his name or onggi and Ulsan on Naver.
@@shivikasharma1447 in the states here, lots of people take pottery classes in college and high school but not many look at it as anything more than an art class and not as a practical skill. I do.
Makes me sad that there's no one younger trying to do this traditionally. It's such a lovely thing and it's not going to last much longer if no one else takes up the mantle.
@@russianseamonster Actually Korea is getting closer to communist ideologies these years lol. You can come here if you want to see it by your own eyes.
This is fascinating. And there is nothing like watching someone who absolutely loves what they do. The pride he has for his families knowledge that they passed down to him is almost as palpable as his clay. What a wonderful part of history he creates.
Me too, but we know we would spend at least three months sieving water to find the clay glaze and nine making our own Korean pine tools. It might be a year before we went near the potters wheel and every day after that we would be whalloping clay with mallet and foot...It is beautiful but it can not be easy.
@@KeaveMind in an economic world, where success incorporates obtaining beauty at minimum and where having a single income stream is no longer viable and given teaching takes twice as long as doing yourself and teaching well three times the effort; for craftsmen the ability to make a living through mastership of one craft is dwindling. I saw a program about a japanese sushi chef in New Zealand who works a four day week. He must work flat out in those four. More power to him! He is the exemption. The days when one man builders and plumbers could take a day off a week and still keep moving forward are gone. So: Information Technology, typing (and on one's phone on the move), real estate sales and rent, Surveyors esp. Chartered, Medicine (but not every division), Law, Enigineering both design and application and Dentistry. Even airline pilots are being laid off!
You have to realize kimchi is everything to Koreans.. it isn't just a simple side dish, it embodies so much more, it is the gift and fruit of life itself. Watching this I want kimchi and a pot like this NOW!
Someone showed them how to do it. One of their gods did. You don't just invent metallurgy or pottery like that. Gradually increasing heat for 20 days? Make this jar breathe? This art came from above.
Having lived for a year in Korea over 50 years ago I was always amazed at the traditional customs that were passed down from generations on everything these wonderful did! Their culture and determination to make what they had at hand led to a wonderful life. I was proud to have served there and hold the people of South Korea in the highest regard!
It's wild seeing how labor-intensive this process is. I mean, I should have figured, but it's still wild to see. I feel like a lot of us in the world are completely divorced from the reality of how things are made. It's very eye-opening to be reacquainted with labor like this.
@@xpez9694 since kimchi need fermentation, i guess the one that make it special is the material in the pot that actually affect fermentation process. It's like how some brewery prefer oak barrel for its aging process.
I saw a documentary about pottery to store food & the traditional Korean pot like this is the best kind to preserve food for fermentation needs. & Watching how it's made of, really satisfying especially when the maker is a passionate & friendly one like this man.
@@rubenirrelevante1817 ahh I'm really sorry...I found it by suggestion in UA-cam years ago so I really don't remember the title of the video..but I think it comes with a Korean language for the video
@@ThePhyze Ah well it's okay. I can't read korean myself, but with the help of one friend who can, I just might find the video It was so swell of you to reply anyways, thanks!
@@ThePhyze yes I saw that documentary and they showed how every family keeps thier very own fermented soya sauce I can remember name but I remember the family would not disclose thier secret receipy to anyone other than family
Hia dad did it and passed it down to him so... I imagine him doing the same. We Koreans don't mess around with tradition, culture is very important to us. And our women havent been poisoned by feminism, so our family structure is also structured around honor, the kid would probably pursue it because fathers are heroes.
I like the acknowledgement of the toll it takes on his body. We see artisans creating wonderful objects that are beautiful and useful, yet the toll on the creator is astronomical. The time and energy that goes into these pots is amazing. To get up and do the same thing after sleeping on a thin pad. . . These amazing people deserve our admiration.
Beautiful piece. It makes me feel proud of my Korean heritage. I love that he's sweating buckets and complaining about how physically demanding the work is while expressing his love and passion for his work... and then his joyous delight at the finished onggi at the end is like gold dust on top. So many emotions, such a journey in a 13.5 minute story -- glorious!
this man is a master craftsman and this isn't just a job to him, this is preserving his culture and his family's legacy. i would definitely like to learn this skill and continue to preserve korean culture
It’s really beautiful to see a man so dedicated to his craft and so committed to preserving its traditional history. His joy at seeing the finished onggi is infectious!
He is truly an artist and he works so hard at his craft. I love when he pulls the finished onggi out of the kiln. It's beautiful and he's so excited! And his perspective on it coming from the soil and returning to the soil is lovely.
@@Youngnrrwhtjwtjetk How can you say that lol it's part of the culture, it's part of the heritage. Losing it will always be tragic. Also there is constant need for handcrafted jars like that. Traditional Korean food is all about storage and Onggi does a perfect job of allowing the food to ferment and not rot. Fermenting is just controlled rotting, and Onggi allows that control. You can't make Onggi from a mass produced factory lines. It's always handcrafted.
@@L_ky We have refrigerators now. It's not dad to me because of Koreans cared about it that much, they would still use it. In order for it to be preserved, the government just needs to have him write his techniques down. it's not hard. And yes, fermentation is possible in a factory. It's much safer too.
@@L_ky - it’s hard because the government has to incentivize making the culture either lucrative to stay in or subsidize it so that people want to continue the process. They should market these items as luxury goods and then maybe the bourgeoisie will want to buy them. Problem with a lot of Korean people is that they reject their own culture for Western goods. It’s all about brand names of European and American goods (that are made in China lol) and not of Korean made products. I don’t know if it’s a a lack of pride or just trying to pretend to be old money European. Either way, I’ve often found it to be extremely shallow and annoying. But I’m American-born so I have a different perspective on the matter than most native Koreans. Hopefully I can buy one or more of the traditional pots. I plan on having a personal garden and I want to make my own kimchi and store it the traditional way. I will have to see how viable it is in wet conditions. Here’s to supporting traditional methods! 🥂🇰🇷
My father was a potter. He would have loved to watch a great artist like you, and like you he was passionate about creating beautiful earthenware pots 🇮🇪
@@FieryRedDonkeyOfHell You're right, it is just a craft, but there is something special about putting in the work to create something like this by hand, and to many it would be sad if a tradition that has been carried on for hundreds of years were to vanish, never again to be appreciated. Preserving culture is important so that humanity doesn't become homogenous.
@Salty Child Well, i presume it’s like losing a part of what makes your country unique? It’s kind of losing generations of your ancestors’ efforts, knowledge and emotions. Sure, can be considered as inefficient, but many things that we do that are unnecessary hold immense value to what we are and gives a sense of belonging. Culture, especially arts, expresses what we are as people. That’s what I think lol
@@FieryRedDonkeyOfHell Because a particular craft often connected with other crafts, and losing that particular craft will have an impact on the later. Like a cooper, barrel maker and repairer, there's only ONE registered person in all England. Certain wine and beer would taste better if they're stored in wood.
@@machinismus I've been thinking about your reply, and I think I've figured out why I'm so indifferent to the disappearance of this craft, as well as other crafts. It's because I'm biased to the crafts to which I have more exposure. I used to be really into music. If a certain music genre that I enjoyed suddenly disappeared one day, then I'd feel some level of disappointment. The world would have lost a small piece of "goodness," and regardless of how big that piece is, it's undeniable that the world lost something. I guess I was too self-centered to realize that each craft is of equal value and my exposure to that craft has no bearing on its value. On another note, I do feel like the world is heading toward cultural homogeneity. Oddly enough though, I feel like humankind will still thrive and be happy in such a society, which is why I'm not too worried about it.
Living in Korea back in the mid 70s(75-78) i had never seen or even thought about the large jars but i did get one shipped home and still use it today. Wow!, what a really labor intensive art. But art it is most assuredly. I have been making my own kimchee for over 40 years now and i have no clue what it is like to not have it available at my house. Kinda like breathing,...you know you have to breathe,..i know i have to have kimchee in one form or another. I just love it!!
@@fleurdelacour1238 Fear not, these are pretty much being replaced now - all over the world. I just said that as a joke, my boss is the coolest person I know. People already realized that being leader means cooperation, motivation and all that positive stuff, otherwise your company will struggle and fail, nobody likes mean people
Yeah, when I took physical chemistry in college, my professor (who had a PhD BTW) said, "it took me a good 5 years before I really understood physical chemistry." Wait...and I'm supposed to learn this stuff in a semester??!!
It has a lid. You put soy sauce or kimchi directly in it. If it's salted condiments like soy sauce, it says outside. If it's kimchi, you dig ground right before winter, you bury the jar. only the lid stays above the ground level. And enjoy kimchi all throughout winter
@Pali Chretien please go for it, it is a really rewarding hobby. My first batches of soy sauce are approaching the 2 year mark now and my kimchi has gotten the seal of approval from my korean intern and her mom :D
@Pali Chretien I have managed to resist the temptation, since I live in an apartment I can't make large batches so I expect just one bottle from each batch. I made them with ~6 months between batches in order to hopefully get a continuous supply going
@Pali Chretien Do it! I started making kimchi about a yeae ago. Now I can have unlimited supply of kimchi :) Kimchi is expensive if you buy it (in my country), but really cheap to make one and have the patience to wait for weeks. I don't have onggi yet, so I store them inside used yoghurt jars, inside fridge. Still doing good
Isnt it funny how artisans and craftsmen seem happy and content, while office workers and business people are freaking stressed out of their minds all the time? I'm so happy that my job allows me to create things it's so much more fulfilling. This guy looks like hes totally happy with his place in life. I think that's an awesome craft.
As a professional artist of 31 yrs, I disagree...tattooing is stressful & so is dealing with the general public...while I enjoy the process of it, it was still stressful & I couldn't wait to leave every day...the art that brings me happiness is the art I do by myself for my own entertainment...making commercial art stresses me out & I don't like it...fortunately I retired last year, so I don't have to do any art other than what I want to do by myself, ALONE...that art is enjoyable...that being said, probably doesn't help that I suffer from depression...but I'm pretty sure all artists aren't happy...I'm as stressed as any business professional working in a highrise in the big city, but over the course of the last year after I retired, I'm slowly coming out of it...I do many forms of artwork, tattooing was just my bread & butter...but now I can just make art for me...I don't particularly enjoy making art for other people...
This is the first time that I watched an entire video with a smile in my face! The guy here really showed his art! You can see it from his eyes that hes proud of what he do! Its like telling his life story but about a handmade jar!
What a incredibly labor intensive process. Watching this masters passion for his craft was inspiring. I hope younger generations take up the craft to keep this tradition alive.
This man is amazing, his craft is so beautiful, this video made my day. To see the whole process and care he takes to make such pots/jars to burning them in the fire oven to avoid cracks, it's simply amazing to watch!! I wish I had learned this when I was young
vitalis That is large part of Korean culture and tradition. Korean traditional architecture is meant to conform with the land and is made almost entirely out of biodegradable materials among other examples.
When my father was stationed in South Korea back in the 90s, he told us about driving into Seoul and every house along the road would have 2-3 of these massive pots out along one of the walls. The part about the special glaze was really fascinating.
Haha now Korean use electronic kimchi refrigerator at home..which has similar functions of onggi . . . ( helps to keep the same temperature and prolong freshness etc..) However .. certainly kimchi inside onggi should be more fresh and tasty
You can really see the love he puts into this work; a real passion. The use of these earth materials must make him really grounded and rooted. It's great how he's carrying on this tradition and love the story of his pregnant mum making Kimchi pots then passing the talent down to him! He's one of a kind, god bless him!
An amazing art form that requires a skilled artesian with the dedication, appreciation and the abiding desire to perpetuate a centuries old cultural marvel. Hopefully, it will not die out.
This was a real inspiration. I love the mixed sense of destiny, philosophy and integrity that Jin-Gyu displays. I think it's hard for us in the West to truly understand the type of deep cultural roots that make this man and his work so special and important.
ok when the dude made homemade glaze, that took this video to the next level. The homemade glaze has a natural look that I don't think you can get from store-bought glaze. When it comes out of the kiln you see it, just totally gorgeous.
I've been trying to learn Korean for about a month, not that it matters. Massive respect to this man for keeping this dying Art alive. He also seems like a very nice person.
Omg! This man is amazing, so talented.I love he is creating Onggi the way it was meant to be created. I would love to have 1 or 2 someday . I want them done in this method . I believe it lends something special when you put each art together to marry for a time. You come out with something even more special you can taste the difference. I think i can make my best kimchi etc if i had these. Thats a dream for me for now as i am raising 4 grandchildren, 2 with special needs so my wallet only has moths in abundance😵😱😄😀😄 . His work is so beautiful i wanted to cry at the end. Thank you for this awesome video!!!
P.s I am also absolutely amazed still by the fact that he made his own tools to fit his hands Perfectly to create his art. Amazing ! There are not many That I know of That do this. We live in an age where things are mass produced and can be gotten quickly . I think you can see in his craft every bit of his love and skill he has put into it, down to his tools. Absolutely Awesome!
I hope eater shares all the wonderful comments with him. I would love to see a follow up with him seeing a lot of encouraging and beautiful comments about his traditional art. To me he is an Onggi Master!
Beautiful art and a honorable man. He keeps this unique pottery technique alive while his body suffers aches and pains. Kudos to this amazing man. Love, to him and his family.
I really enjoyed watching this video of a craftsman and artist doing something he loves and does so perfectly. Thanks for explaining everything so well!
Korea is probably the world's most poetic nation; everything has a meaning, everything is a lesson. It makes sense now as to why this man is an intangible cultural asset. I would love to see this video reach young people all over Korea to inspire them to take up Jin-gyu's craft.
Wow! Amazing. It is great to keep these traditions alive. The skill and workmanship are out of this world. To make such pots using tradtional methods and tools is just incredible.
I have such a deep admiration for people committed to traditional crafts. We all need to slow down and spend time valuing the craft that goes into so many of our day-to-day objects
As he whispered "it's done" it felt like he was speaking to the jar itself. It wasn't for the camera, that was an artist communicating happiness with his creation.
@I can't be defined by race, ethnicity, nationality dang, your sandwiches must be really good😳
This is real. He is so excited, and he is willing to express how exhausting it is. Life is never 100% good or bad. This is his lesson that needs to be passed on from generation to generation.
ROMÂNIA /🤩🙌👑🙌😌
I wonder if he would consider teaching a mastercourse in traditional onggi. If he can't find someone locally to pass it onto, this is a valuable technique and people would pay big bucks to learn.
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@@claudiaionescu1661 dont disrespect the honour and hard work these korean people have what is romania to do with it????
@@TrashyQuery don't think it would have the same meaning outside korea
I'm a Swedish potter. Korean ceramics in general and onggi in particular has had the most influense on me throughout my career. Keep up the great work, your tradition is the finest in the world in my opinion!
Over Japanese ceramics even?
@@AA-zv6yo Yes, for sure. The Korean way is very harmonic and unforced, simple, honest and powerful. Often in japanese (not all) I feel a struggle to be creative or to impress the viewer and it can feel a bit forced. Thats my opinion anyway🙂
@@zanmatoshin877 interesting i feel the opposite. Very natural, raw and unforced from japan.
Historical Fact: Japanese were so impressed by Korean pottery skills, they invaded and kidnapped korean potters to influence Japanese pottery culture. Korean ceramic culture was well in advance even before Japanese knew anything about pottery. Of course, Japanese volcanic soil didn't help to achieve the uniqueness of Korean soil either.
@@LoveLife-tw4ub yeah, that's amazing. There was also a long period in korea where making decorative and beutiful things was forbidden by law. I believe that is where the simplicity started, ppl cant help making beutiful things though🙂
When he brought out the pot and exclaimed “Wow! He turned out great!” To the point that the audio distorted, you can really feel the pure joy he felt after seeing his pot come to life! It’s just so heartwarming 💗
I am am Mexican/American ceramic artist currently in Korea learning about the craft of a Oongi. It is truly an art to behold. Grateful for the masters who have cultivated this art and are kind enough to share it with this world! Fascinating is an understatement.
Oh my gosh, I'm almost in tears. I lived in Korea for 7 years for my career and fell in love with the culture and history. One of my closest friends was studying to be a artist of traditional pottery. The work he did was amazing, mostly smaller bottles and cups for drinking SoJu. He shared a similar pride and reverence for protecting the history. I am so happy to see such a wonderful video paying homage to such an important art form and history. Thank you to the producers and artist for sharing this amazing story.
Perhaps you are in a position to share this with your friend, and he in turn share with younger aspiring craftspeople? This mastery should not be lost to history.
There is no wasted movement in what he does. Every motion he makes is deliberate and exact. You can just tell because he doesn't take time to look over each process to check if it's good, he KNOWS it's good. He is truly a master of his craft.
I wouldn't have the energy for wasted movement after all that.
Definitely fulfills my Ayrton Senna rule.
@@hoilst what do you mean?
@@BRG13DEAN I know nothing about F1 racing. Yet I watched some Ayrton Senna vids a few years ago, and despite knowing nothing about F1, I could tell he was a master.
My Ayrton Senna Rule is that if a layperson can tell someone is incredibly good at what they do, then that someone is a master of their craft.
@@hoilst that makes perfect sense.
I'm a production potter, I desperately want to be this guy's friend. He understands my obsession with pottery and its history.
you should contact him...
You just want to know his secrets in trade
@@jeanettereynolds3151 potters don't really keep secrets. Besides that I've been making pottery for over a decade, I can hold my own in most situations.
@@joshuaboehner4652 I was paying you a compliment as I had recently been watching a korean man who has been making traditional pots all his life and he explained alot of youngsters are not interested in the art.yet it breaks his heart not to be able to pass on the skills to a son or a relative to keep the art alive. And I'm from welsh valleys my grandfathers and father and uncles were all miners my grandad WILLIAM JOHN SEYMOUR USED TO TAKE MUD FROM RIVER BANKS WHICH HAD ALOT OF CLAY AND HIS HOBBY WAS MAKING POTS.
I’m not a potter and I want to be his friend. This dude is such a cool soul.
Now there's something you don't hear often. 'It's beautiful, round like my stomach' He gave me an appreciation for his craft and all the hard work he puts into it.
I'll be happy to know your opinion about the video below
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This is a very intelligent man, he understands the process, how if fits with nature, history, and culture, and metaphors for life. It's nice to see someone who takes pride in their life's work. He must of had great parents.
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What a well observed and beautiful thing to say.
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This man has "intangible cultural asset" on his resume'
it's actually more like, 'national treasure' that's how the south korean govt labels koreans like him
@@sunny-sq6ci en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Living_National_Treasure_%28South_Korea%29?wprov=sfla1
Hmm not really
@@diabl2master That's 9 out of 570 holders. You probably need the more complete list.
That’s what I’m gonna say my job is from now on.
It’s gotta be just like, Onggi potters and Dolly Parton.
I like how he says "We're borrowing it from nature" and "It will return to the ground after 300 years"
Beautiful metaphors.
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@@Walking-MY-Path yes I enjoyed that
I know you??? Who you is?
@@Noone-rt6pw I enjoyed your comment so much it brought a smile to my face 😂😂
I was having a stressful day, thank you so much
And yes you do know me ; D
I am glad to have known no one
I studied under his student for 13 months last year, and he has a great sense of humor. He really makes the taryum technique look easy.
He’s teaching this?! I’m so happy to hear he’s able to pass the knowledge on!
Where can I come in contact with him? I want to learn
Where can I buy onggi directly from him?!!!!
@@gzbanazir In Korean his name is 허친큐 and he is in this neighborhood: 울산 울주군 온양읍. If you want the full address, search his name or onggi and Ulsan on Naver.
@@andij605 thank you so much 😭💕
he’s so adorable, it truly shows how much he loves what he does, so informative and so passionate
True man of culture he is
@@sawind2058 I heard he's considered something of an intangible cultural asset
"There is no one younger than me, that's make me sad" : Intangible cultural asset
You can ask potters from India
@@shivikasharma1447 in the states here, lots of people take pottery classes in college and high school but not many look at it as anything more than an art class and not as a practical skill. I do.
Makes me sad that there's no one younger trying to do this traditionally. It's such a lovely thing and it's not going to last much longer if no one else takes up the mantle.
Your name tho !!!
the way he says "onggi" at the end is so proud it's heartwarming
I really like him as a person.
The way he whispers “that’s our jar” sounds like he’s saying “that’s our baby”
*COMMMMMMMMIIIIIIEEEEEE*
@@hiimryan2388 South Korea is sooooooooo far from communist........
Caballo Palido he is looking for attention. Don’t mind him
russianseamonster that is a troll lol. Ignore the troll
@@russianseamonster Actually Korea is getting closer to communist ideologies these years lol. You can come here if you want to see it by your own eyes.
This is fascinating. And there is nothing like watching someone who absolutely loves what they do. The pride he has for his families knowledge that they passed down to him is almost as palpable as his clay. What a wonderful part of history he creates.
Im tempted to drop everything and become his apprentice. I would be so sad if the art died because he loves it so
so do i. im not even korean but his passion for his work makes me want to become his apprentice
The fact he's obviously so passionate.. I wanna go learn his craft 😩
Me too, but we know we would spend at least three months sieving water to find the clay glaze and nine making our own Korean pine tools. It might be a year before we went near the potters wheel and every day after that we would be whalloping clay with mallet and foot...It is beautiful but it can not be easy.
@@johnmcdonough955 I guess that's why it's so hard to keep this craftmanship alive...
@@KeaveMind in an economic world, where success incorporates obtaining beauty at minimum and where having a single income stream is no longer viable and given teaching takes twice as long as doing yourself and teaching well three times the effort; for craftsmen the ability to make a living through mastership of one craft is dwindling.
I saw a program about a japanese sushi chef in New Zealand who works a four day week. He must work flat out in those four. More power to him! He is the exemption. The days when one man builders and plumbers could take a day off a week and still keep moving forward are gone. So: Information Technology, typing (and on one's phone on the move), real estate sales and rent, Surveyors esp. Chartered, Medicine (but not every division), Law, Enigineering both design and application and Dentistry. Even airline pilots are being laid off!
You have to realize kimchi is everything to Koreans.. it isn't just a simple side dish, it embodies so much more, it is the gift and fruit of life itself. Watching this I want kimchi and a pot like this NOW!
These are for more than just kimchi
Me too. I'm ordering Korean tonight.
@@AggroSamurai for fermented soy beans to stingrays...
mann I want some kimchi so bad. My grandma makes an amazing one, to die for , seriously.
Someone showed them how to do it. One of their gods did. You don't just invent metallurgy or pottery like that. Gradually increasing heat for 20 days? Make this jar breathe? This art came from above.
Imagine how great the world would be if everyone was like him
That would be a lot of Korean pottery m8.
@@bastiankoviche937 LOL ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ미친ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
No doubt!
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@@bastiankoviche937 Thanks for the laugh mate.
Having lived for a year in Korea over 50 years ago I was always amazed at the traditional customs that were passed down from generations on everything these wonderful did! Their culture and determination to make what they had at hand led to a wonderful life. I was proud to have served there and hold the people of South Korea in the highest regard!
thank you for your service sir, a salute from Korea
It's wild seeing how labor-intensive this process is. I mean, I should have figured, but it's still wild to see. I feel like a lot of us in the world are completely divorced from the reality of how things are made. It's very eye-opening to be reacquainted with labor like this.
cant he just 3d print this pot...I mean really...LOL
Fantastic Comment....So True.
@@xpez9694 uh no, like he said the stomata inside the pot are what makes it special.
@@jjroseknows777 you off your meds?
@@xpez9694 since kimchi need fermentation, i guess the one that make it special is the material in the pot that actually affect fermentation process. It's like how some brewery prefer oak barrel for its aging process.
His passion for the craft is so inspiring. I hope he gets an apprentice
"After 300 years, it'll return back to the soil." Beautiful. We are all dust, and shall return to dust again.
not plastics
@@바보Queen lmao
*Thanos snap*
everything is dust in the wind
very profound and true words
I saw a documentary about pottery to store food & the traditional Korean pot like this is the best kind to preserve food for fermentation needs. & Watching how it's made of, really satisfying especially when the maker is a passionate & friendly one like this man.
hey could you please kink that documentary if you remember the name?
I'd love to learn about that
@@rubenirrelevante1817 ahh I'm really sorry...I found it by suggestion in UA-cam years ago so I really don't remember the title of the video..but I think it comes with a Korean language for the video
@@ThePhyze Ah well it's okay. I can't read korean myself, but with the help of one friend who can, I just might find the video
It was so swell of you to reply anyways, thanks!
@@rubenirrelevante1817 my pleasure Ruben , I wish you all the best!
@@ThePhyze yes I saw that documentary and they showed how every family keeps thier very own fermented soya sauce I can remember name but I remember the family would not disclose thier secret receipy to anyone other than family
Man i hope he gets some young blood to learn from him. He's so passionate about his craft. Awesome to see
Hia dad did it and passed it down to him so... I imagine him doing the same. We Koreans don't mess around with tradition, culture is very important to us. And our women havent been poisoned by feminism, so our family structure is also structured around honor, the kid would probably pursue it because fathers are heroes.
@@robbobbrah8953 lmao 'poisoned by feminism' what does feminism have to do with any of this
@@elainejiang7998 translation: sexism and that whole disparity between men & women is still strong in South Korea.
@@elainejiang7998 everything, such as the degradation of culture. Look at the US.
I want him to teach me
I like the acknowledgement of the toll it takes on his body. We see artisans creating wonderful objects that are beautiful and useful, yet the toll on the creator is astronomical. The time and energy that goes into these pots is amazing. To get up and do the same thing after sleeping on a thin pad. . .
These amazing people deserve our admiration.
Most woodturners that do what I did burn out in 10 years. I did it for 30. I'm done! Body is done. Mind could go back...
Beautiful piece. It makes me feel proud of my Korean heritage. I love that he's sweating buckets and complaining about how physically demanding the work is while expressing his love and passion for his work... and then his joyous delight at the finished onggi at the end is like gold dust on top. So many emotions, such a journey in a 13.5 minute story -- glorious!
this man is a master craftsman and this isn't just a job to him, this is preserving his culture and his family's legacy. i would definitely like to learn this skill and continue to preserve korean culture
@Seth lol
@Seth why though
@Seth you don't know them personally??? How can you speak on their behalf? How silly and presumptuous.
@Seth Except I'm not??? I don't know who they are, true, but you don't either.
@Seth what’s your problem
It’s really beautiful to see a man so dedicated to his craft and so committed to preserving its traditional history. His joy at seeing the finished onggi is infectious!
He is truly an artist and he works so hard at his craft. I love when he pulls the finished onggi out of the kiln. It's beautiful and he's so excited! And his perspective on it coming from the soil and returning to the soil is lovely.
He's the youngest? That's really damn heart breaking honestly.
I don't think it's really sad since there is no longer much use for it.
@@Youngnrrwhtjwtjetk How can you say that lol
it's part of the culture, it's part of the heritage. Losing it will always be tragic.
Also there is constant need for handcrafted jars like that. Traditional Korean food is all about storage and Onggi does a perfect job of allowing the food to ferment and not rot. Fermenting is just controlled rotting, and Onggi allows that control.
You can't make Onggi from a mass produced factory lines. It's always handcrafted.
@@L_ky We have refrigerators now. It's not dad to me because of Koreans cared about it that much, they would still use it. In order for it to be preserved, the government just needs to have him write his techniques down. it's not hard. And yes, fermentation is possible in a factory. It's much safer too.
@@Youngnrrwhtjwtjetk technological advancements should not be a justification of abandonment of heritage.
@@L_ky - it’s hard because the government has to incentivize making the culture either lucrative to stay in or subsidize it so that people want to continue the process. They should market these items as luxury goods and then maybe the bourgeoisie will want to buy them.
Problem with a lot of Korean people is that they reject their own culture for Western goods. It’s all about brand names of European and American goods (that are made in China lol) and not of Korean made products.
I don’t know if it’s a a lack of pride or just trying to pretend to be old money European. Either way, I’ve often found it to be extremely shallow and annoying. But I’m American-born so I have a different perspective on the matter than most native Koreans.
Hopefully I can buy one or more of the traditional pots. I plan on having a personal garden and I want to make my own kimchi and store it the traditional way. I will have to see how viable it is in wet conditions.
Here’s to supporting traditional methods! 🥂🇰🇷
It was a great pleasure to watch a true artist and Korean National Treasure at work.
His passion for making onggi is inspiring and I hope he’s able to pass this beautiful tradition down.
Get yourself a partner who looks at you like Jin-Gyu looks at his finished onggi
nah, wamen are now happy to have bois who slap em and say sorry later
Be worthy such that your partner looks at you like Jin-Gyu looks at his finished onggi.
😂😂😂
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Yeah, it's lost in the translation, but when he pulls it out of the kiln, the word he uses to call it is not usually used for things but for children.
찾아보니 울산시 무형문화재 4호 허진규 옹기장이시네요. 정말 멋있으십니다 👍
아......그렇군요....꼭 가서 사고싶어요... 넘 예쁜 옹기에요......
어쩐지 사투리를 많이 쓰신다
했는데 울산
고를 구라고 할때
감사합니다. 저도 찾아보고 싶었는데.
너무 멋져요
His pride is heartwarming and genuine. This video made me feel good.
May he live long and prosper.
My father was a potter. He would have loved to watch a great artist like you, and like you he was passionate about creating beautiful earthenware pots 🇮🇪
As a designer I find awesome to see him so excited with his creation after being in the trade his whole life. That's what we should all aspire to.
This is Master craftsmanship. It saddens me deeply that craftsmanship of this caliber existed in the world of old and is slowly dying away.
I don't get why everyone thinks it's so sad. It's just a craft.
@@FieryRedDonkeyOfHell You're right, it is just a craft, but there is something special about putting in the work to create something like this by hand, and to many it would be sad if a tradition that has been carried on for hundreds of years were to vanish, never again to be appreciated. Preserving culture is important so that humanity doesn't become homogenous.
@Salty Child Well, i presume it’s like losing a part of what makes your country unique? It’s kind of losing generations of your ancestors’ efforts, knowledge and emotions. Sure, can be considered as inefficient, but many things that we do that are unnecessary hold immense value to what we are and gives a sense of belonging. Culture, especially arts, expresses what we are as people. That’s what I think lol
@@FieryRedDonkeyOfHell Because a particular craft often connected with other crafts, and losing that particular craft will have an impact on the later. Like a cooper, barrel maker and repairer, there's only ONE registered person in all England. Certain wine and beer would taste better if they're stored in wood.
@@machinismus I've been thinking about your reply, and I think I've figured out why I'm so indifferent to the disappearance of this craft, as well as other crafts. It's because I'm biased to the crafts to which I have more exposure. I used to be really into music. If a certain music genre that I enjoyed suddenly disappeared one day, then I'd feel some level of disappointment. The world would have lost a small piece of "goodness," and regardless of how big that piece is, it's undeniable that the world lost something. I guess I was too self-centered to realize that each craft is of equal value and my exposure to that craft has no bearing on its value.
On another note, I do feel like the world is heading toward cultural homogeneity. Oddly enough though, I feel like humankind will still thrive and be happy in such a society, which is why I'm not too worried about it.
"This clay has exactly 30% moisture. You can feel it in the soles of your feet." That's mastery.
@Robert Lee, Countertenor ol Oct
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@@edgecomms3375 c'mon bro! Don't leave us hanging!! What are you trying to say?
"There's probably about 30% moisture," is what he actually said.
Still pretty masterful though...
He was very emotional when he said that "After 300 years, onggi will return back to the soil"
Living in Korea back in the mid 70s(75-78) i had never seen or even thought about the large jars but i did get one shipped home and still use it today. Wow!, what a really labor intensive art. But art it is most assuredly. I have been making my own kimchee for over 40 years now and i have no clue what it is like to not have it available at my house. Kinda like breathing,...you know you have to breathe,..i know i have to have kimchee in one form or another. I just love it!!
"It takes about 10 years to master this technique."
My boss: "Be ready to fully participate in 3 days or you're fired."
Bosses like this makes me afraid of growing up 💀
@@fleurdelacour1238 Fear not, these are pretty much being replaced now - all over the world. I just said that as a joke, my boss is the coolest person I know. People already realized that being leader means cooperation, motivation and all that positive stuff, otherwise your company will struggle and fail, nobody likes mean people
@@DominikFerencik good attitude.. I wish I had a workplace like that or create one.
Yeah, when I took physical chemistry in college, my professor (who had a PhD BTW) said, "it took me a good 5 years before I really understood physical chemistry." Wait...and I'm supposed to learn this stuff in a semester??!!
It's awesome to see how passionate he is whilst working and the dedication he puts into his craft
Love it! My grandma always buries this Onggi underground to store Kimchi during winter. It’s sooooo delicious.
It has a lid. You put soy sauce or kimchi directly in it. If it's salted condiments like soy sauce, it says outside. If it's kimchi, you dig ground right before winter, you bury the jar. only the lid stays above the ground level. And enjoy kimchi all throughout winter
@Pali Chretien please go for it, it is a really rewarding hobby. My first batches of soy sauce are approaching the 2 year mark now and my kimchi has gotten the seal of approval from my korean intern and her mom :D
@Pali Chretien I have managed to resist the temptation, since I live in an apartment I can't make large batches so I expect just one bottle from each batch. I made them with ~6 months between batches in order to hopefully get a continuous supply going
@Pali Chretien Do it! I started making kimchi about a yeae ago. Now I can have unlimited supply of kimchi :) Kimchi is expensive if you buy it (in my country), but really cheap to make one and have the patience to wait for weeks. I don't have onggi yet, so I store them inside used yoghurt jars, inside fridge. Still doing good
The passion in his voice when he talks about his craft and the cycle of soil and clay makes me so happy
i don't think i've ever seen more peaceful, supportive and positive comment section as here
good vibes is good vibes
Incredible. Blown away by the pure passion, dedication to his craft and authenticity to the Korean culture. I hope this legacy lives on 🤞🏼🤞🏼
Kimchi is Korean traditional food.. and the Pots are also amazing, what a skills and knowledge
I like Napa cabbage kimchi on my cheeseburger and hotdogs. Delicious!
He doesn't see his work as a chore, but a happiness. This is awesome the spirit he puts into his work.
Isnt it funny how artisans and craftsmen seem happy and content, while office workers and business people are freaking stressed out of their minds all the time? I'm so happy that my job allows me to create things it's so much more fulfilling. This guy looks like hes totally happy with his place in life. I think that's an awesome craft.
Amen
As a professional artist of 31 yrs, I disagree...tattooing is stressful & so is dealing with the general public...while I enjoy the process of it, it was still stressful & I couldn't wait to leave every day...the art that brings me happiness is the art I do by myself for my own entertainment...making commercial art stresses me out & I don't like it...fortunately I retired last year, so I don't have to do any art other than what I want to do by myself, ALONE...that art is enjoyable...that being said, probably doesn't help that I suffer from depression...but I'm pretty sure all artists aren't happy...I'm as stressed as any business professional working in a highrise in the big city, but over the course of the last year after I retired, I'm slowly coming out of it...I do many forms of artwork, tattooing was just my bread & butter...but now I can just make art for me...I don't particularly enjoy making art for other people...
I was a paperhanger for 40 years and I never got tied of my work
It's as much the culture and ensuing attitude as it is the work...
@@Road_Rash artisans and craftsmen. And a.....tattoo artist. 🤭
The young Korean people should learn this art.. This kind of art should be taught in the schools. Huge respect to this great man 🙏🙏🙏
This is fascinating! Such skill, strength & quality - a true craftsman! Can we purchase this mans work? Every man is worthy of his labor!!!!
This is the first time that I watched an entire video with a smile in my face! The guy here really showed his art! You can see it from his eyes that hes proud of what he do! Its like telling his life story but about a handmade jar!
incredible stuff again Eater. Love the Handmade series
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Definitely your right
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What a incredibly labor intensive process. Watching this masters passion for his craft was inspiring. I hope younger generations take up the craft to keep this tradition alive.
This man is a master. The way in which he speaks about his craft is inspirational. His excitement when that was finished was genuine and amazing.
Love that the whole process is so traditional! Handmade tools, the traditional blowtorch and traditional petrol in a jerry can etc. Beautiful.
He made this all very easy to grasp and get into the proper mindset. I love how it makes him happy.
Honestly I've never been so moved by the way a man holds a pot before. I shed a tear at the love and pride he has for his work.
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This man is amazing, his craft is so beautiful, this video made my day. To see the whole process and care he takes to make such pots/jars to burning them in the fire oven to avoid cracks, it's simply amazing to watch!! I wish I had learned this when I was young
굉장한 철학을 가지신분이다 보기드물게 멋있다
0:06 "We are borrowing it from nature..." Sustainability at its core
vitalis That is large part of Korean culture and tradition. Korean traditional architecture is meant to conform with the land and is made almost entirely out of biodegradable materials among other examples.
@@shaiikoisbetter9152 Thanks for the insight
12:46 his reaction after he saw the finish product was priceless💖
What a humble and lovely guy. I hope he finds an apprentice or two whom can take over once he has to stop.
From start to finish all I can say is, "WOW"! That's a stunning piece of art and thank you for sharing about natural glazing from the Earth!
What a beautiful craftsman. So proud of what he is doing. I wish him all the best for the future.
I’ll never complain again that these jars are too expensive.
Typical woman.
@@robbobbrah8953 honest reply..
@@robbobbrah8953 not typical..
@@robbobbrah8953 Typical rude man.
Emphasis on “rude” because “typical man” shouldn’t be used as an insult. And neither should the phrase “typical woman.”
When my father was stationed in South Korea back in the 90s, he told us about driving into Seoul and every house along the road would have 2-3 of these massive pots out along one of the walls. The part about the special glaze was really fascinating.
Haha now Korean use electronic kimchi refrigerator at home..which has similar functions of onggi . . . ( helps to keep the same temperature and prolong freshness etc..) However .. certainly kimchi inside onggi should be more fresh and tasty
This is without a doubt TALENT. Crazy man. His Father taught him well.
That is some of the most amazing pottery I’ve ever seen. The love and dedication he has for the process is truly awe inspiring.
This guy is a born teacher. The govt should help him start a school, and pass on this beautiful art! 💜
Man those are beautiful. He puts his heart and soul into each one of those he makes
여기 한국 컨텐츠 올라올 때 마다 정말 반갑고 유익하다
프로듀서가 누군지 모르겠는데 정말 잘고르는듯해요
ㄹㅇ 꼬레아가 이채널에 나오니 가슴이 웅장해진다..
그러게요. 저도 몰랐던 부분을 많이 알게돼서 넘 좋아요!!!!!
저도 그래서 구독
12:40 - I got all giddy and excited and so did he. I actually cried. It was as if he delivered a baby (the imagery is right there too).
You can really see the love he puts into this work; a real passion. The use of these earth materials must make him really grounded and rooted. It's great how he's carrying on this tradition and love the story of his pregnant mum making Kimchi pots then passing the talent down to him! He's one of a kind, god bless him!
An amazing art form that requires a skilled artesian with the dedication, appreciation and the abiding desire to perpetuate a centuries old cultural marvel. Hopefully, it will not die out.
This was a real inspiration. I love the mixed sense of destiny, philosophy and integrity that Jin-Gyu displays. I think it's hard for us in the West to truly understand the type of deep cultural roots that make this man and his work so special and important.
Love this. How this guy isn't absolutely shredded I will never know. What a workout he gets! The end result is amazing.
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I reckon he teaches his apprentices now rather than just make pots all day.
@@vergelvelasquez Ha! That would explain it.
@@jamjamthejamman What apprentices?
@@vergelvelasquez Truth
It brought smile on my face to see him so happy looking at his finished work of art. 🥰
ok when the dude made homemade glaze, that took this video to the next level. The homemade glaze has a natural look that I don't think you can get from store-bought glaze. When it comes out of the kiln you see it, just totally gorgeous.
He is an artist and a dedicated skilled hard worker- these are beautiful. I would love to have purchased one of these when I was in Korea.
I've been trying to learn Korean for about a month, not that it matters. Massive respect to this man for keeping this dying Art alive. He also seems like a very nice person.
Omg! This man is amazing, so talented.I love he is creating Onggi the way it was meant to be created. I would love to have 1 or 2 someday . I want them done in this method . I believe it lends something special when you put each art together to marry for a time. You come out with something even more special you can taste the difference. I think i can make my best kimchi etc if i had these. Thats a dream for me for now as i am raising 4 grandchildren, 2 with special needs so my wallet only has moths in abundance😵😱😄😀😄 . His work is so beautiful i wanted to cry at the end. Thank you for this awesome video!!!
P.s I am also absolutely amazed still by the fact that he made his own tools to fit his hands Perfectly to create his art. Amazing ! There are not many That I know of That do this. We live in an age where things are mass produced and can be gotten quickly . I think you can see in his craft every bit of his love and skill he has put into it, down to his tools. Absolutely Awesome!
I hope eater shares all the wonderful comments with him. I would love to see a follow up with him seeing a lot of encouraging and beautiful comments about his traditional art. To me he is an Onggi Master!
His love and passion is so genuine and inspiring. Beautiful story.
Pottery, sculpturing, painting, drawing, coloring, and sketching are all nice artistic formations
Beautiful art and a honorable man. He keeps this unique pottery technique alive while his body suffers aches and pains. Kudos to this amazing man. Love, to him and his family.
I'll be happy to know your opinion about the video below
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I wasn't expecting the kiln to be that huge. It's amazing. Everything in this video is awesome 🤩
This man loves what he does with that smile. you can tell.
I love how surprised he is when he takes it out of the kiln as if he expected it to be bad
Now I know why there are so expensive pots, I admire you brother, you are a real artist. Full support here
I really enjoyed watching this video of a craftsman and artist doing something he loves and does so perfectly. Thanks for explaining everything so well!
God I love this series so much. The love in his eyes when he sees the finished onggi is amazing.
A man truly blessed, who shares his blessing with others, who bless him with their respect, and round and round it goes. Wonderful👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍
Korea is probably the world's most poetic nation; everything has a meaning, everything is a lesson.
It makes sense now as to why this man is an intangible cultural asset.
I would love to see this video reach young people all over Korea to inspire them to take up Jin-gyu's craft.
Japan too
Both Korean and Japanese culture origins from China tho. All East Asian countries are about the same.
@@Nekomomoz very true, just look at the passion that goes into Sino-Japanese art forms, cuisine, prose, music.... The list goes on.
@@AKorean oop…sorry for offending you snowflake……not sorry lol
@@AKorean what ever u say snowflake XD. ya know self-hypnosis is a thing…
Wow! Amazing. It is great to keep these traditions alive. The skill and workmanship are out of this world. To make such pots using tradtional methods and tools is just incredible.
I have such a deep admiration for people committed to traditional crafts. We all need to slow down and spend time valuing the craft that goes into so many of our day-to-day objects