Lee Kang-hyo 'Onggi Master' - film about a Korean potter
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- Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
- Our documentary tells the story of Lee Kang-hyo’s search for a beautiful life, through his work with clay and the love of his family. Set against the backdrop of his South Korean studio, it gives an insight into the spiritual journey that plays a vital part in his artistic practice.
Lee is world-famous for combining the traditional Korean technique called Onggi - a technique that allows him to make enormous, often man-sized pots and the puncheong (buncheong) decorating technique. Watch him constructing three of these giant Onggi pots over a five-day period, culminating in an exciting explosion of glaze and colour as Lee sets about decorating them in his inimitable fashion.
His work is exhibited all over the world in major national museums such as the Victoria & Albert Museum, The British Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Art Institute of Chicago and the International Ceramic Museum in Italy.
The music in the film is Samulnori music. Samulnori basically means “four instruments” and the four instruments are Kwaengwari, jing, janggu, and buk.
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This guy is living life! No bullshit job, no worrying about what others think, no social media bullshit. He just does what makes him happy with the people he loves. I aspire to be this.
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Absolutely!
korean pottery have been so underrated , in ancient time Japanese have hired Korean pottery to learn and steal their secrets, koreans tea bowl are so sought after by Japanese in early times and they produced one fo the most beautiful tea bowls and pottery, they deserved better recognition internationally. his work is so raw and natural and unpretentious.
Here I am 8 months later watching this again, truly inspiring man.
Yup
We agree!
This is the 3-4 time I’ve come back to this over the years
This is one of the best short documentaries I've ever seen. Showing him working, with that music in the background was magic.
Thanks for your kind words
He trained for years to be a craftsman, went to the mountains and came back an artist. Wonderful transformation.
Lee Kang-hyo thank you for letting us in. You are a very cool dude.. and I loved how you paint those pots from your soul. To be free is a good lesson to share.
Rarely nowadays do you see such open honesty especially portrayed in such a beautiful way. Thanks
The guy loves his work so much, he's gone a little mad.
That's why he is a genius at it.
When Lee Kang-hyo played the music and was throwing the glaze on that giant pot, it really fueled something within me. That was such a beautiful and powerful moment. The way he chucked the glaze on with such precision but also chaotically.. It was absolutely entrancing and fascinating. I said "Oh wow" out loud! It was a mixture of performance and pottery art. Absolutely magical.
the clay marks on his clothing is stunning
Pretty sure he'll be announced national treasure one day. Watching his works I can't help but agree and admire. Every single stroke, every single expression, clear or obscured, is simply divine.
Wow what a video. At the end, at first I found it strange how he painted his artwork, but then I realized, some art is purely human expression. This was really eye opening to me.
The music is Samulnori music. Samulnori basically means “four instruments” and the four instruments are Kwaengwari, jing, janggu, and buk.
It has its roots in Korean traditional percussion-a Korean folk genre
comprising music, folk dance, and rituals, which was traditionally
performed in rice farming villages to ensure and to celebrate harvests.
Each of the four instruments represents a different weather condition-the janggu represents rain, the kkwaenggwari is thunder, the jing the sounds of the wind, and the buk is clouds. The idea of yin and yang is also reflected in these instruments: the buk and janggu, which are made of leather, represent the sounds of the earth, while the metal jing and kkwaenggwari represent sounds of the heavens. Although generally performed indoors, as a staged genre, Samulnori depicts the traditional Korean culture, an agricultural society rooted in the natural environment. Samulnori is characterized by strong, accented rhythms, vibrant body movements, and an energetic spirit.
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Goldmark Gallery Thank you for sharing. Korea is my second favourite asian country my first one is Japan. I tried to learn hangul is not so hard to memorize it but putting the sentences is very hard so for some time I stoped. I enjoy watching korean programs and I love their food.
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That trance like drumbeat music and his dance moves are so closely resembling the similar tone of music and dances performed by devotees at the Bengali festival of goddess Durga. I find it very intriguing.
I bet his pot contain so much of that great energy. I really like them.
Theres something very liberating about getting your hands in clay letting your mind clear and ur hands guide you and creating something out of nothing when you are done it feels like all your worrier and problems are gone and u find so much peace atleast this is how i feel
How did I ever live without UA-cam? How can I ever live without UA-cam? I love cute Documentaries that makes me happy to be alive and appreciate every little thing!
Beautiful ! Everything he makes is a piece of him. This is what is truly meant by that overused expression :"get a life". He sure did and it IS beautiful.
at first when he was painting them i thought they were ugly, but then I saw the end result and it blew my mind its as if they were cut from a stone beautiful
Beautiful film! Philosophic! Really makes you think of your life and main things in it! Thanks a lot to Master Lee and the person who made this film!!!!! I appreciate a lot!!! Russia
He's a super interesting person. I love hearing him talk about the idea of the beautiful life, and how your mind and pottery go together. And the music in this video was amazing!
thank you for these documentaries, they have helped give my life guidance. Lee even sent me a cup, he still fires out of the same oil lit kiln. one day ill return the favor and give him back a piece of mine. Thank you for supporting ceramic arts.
Each time I watch this documentary I cry,
joy for what still exists and sadness for what we have lost...
It is utterly soothing though, that a man would spend his life in the pursuit of beauty for its own sake, living small but feeling big. When the artistry meets a life well lived we can only bow and emulate. I think why so many are touched is because he exhibits all the qualities of perfected humanity : simplicity, humility, absolute sincerity, absence of self importance but complete self respect and love for his work and family. A truly most inspiring man!
Stfu
I searched "pottery documentary" and found this. what a great find.
Thank you!
I guess since he put so much effort in making the jar itself, painting the jar is Playtime for him.
Amazingly beautiful and powerful film! As I saw the film of this master potter, I felt my tears falling , not tears of sadness but of the joy. 🙏
I am completely speechless, & mesmerised , cause I just saw what life is, he is teaching life , I am going through difficult times in my life right now , But he seems to have shown a way to become peacefully and one, Thank you much for bringing this to light.....
even though he was poor, his girlfriend still did stick with him through thick and thin
and he aspired for what he loved and dedicated his life for his art and his family
now that is a true love story
The spirit of the artist is always present in the work. I love what this man is doing.
Absolutely
This is such a fantastic film. I watch it every few weeks just as an uplift. Its a parable for modern life. I am so grateful I became involved with the arts at a young age. It is magic.
His dedication is very heart touching. May god help him find what he loves
brought tears to my eyes. Thank you.
he said BODY MIND HEART go into the creativity . It is a joy to hear the body mind heart concept . I am inspired. Thank you for making the video and posting. Be in peace.
Such an immersive and tactile response from Lee. This is what it means to feel the essence of an object. Inspirational
Thanks for writing. He's a remarkable potter.
A very wise man and superb artist.I loved it.Thank you for sharing...
I second what Karlene E said...could not say it better if I tried. Beautiful piece....beautiful peace.
Do you do pottery?
you are so connected with your work..no gloves, no apron, no mask...there is glaze on you as you work.this is beautiful...
Lovely video. The technique is exposed at:
Potters dance at 1:10 to 1:40
Coil making from 14:48 to 15:34
Coil building from 1:50 to 3:50 and 10:30 to 11:20 and 15:34 to 16:15 and 18:38 to 21:40
Glaze painting at 25:49 to 32:50
Glazed finished pots shown from 32:50 onwards
Please see nothing about his life.. you perfectly locked him out of this wonderfull documentary..
I'm curious why people downvoted this? Perhaps they can't handle him living in his own secluded world?
my instructor would kick my ass if I glazed like that
This man is the shaman of pottery!
Never met him, but I know him intimately.
At a Crossroad to begin from ZERO. Not sure about whether my Talent or Skills can give me the strength to CREATE something . But Mr Lee Kang-hyo You have inspired me to begin to THINK. Thank You
The music is well chosen. (Kim Duk Soo) Having lived in Korea for several years and seeing it performed many times it set this video up perfectly for me. Having more than a little experience with ceramics, I already knew that a Korean Master is a true master. Excellent video.
Superbe travail en harmonie avec la nature !
I love the freeing spirit in which you create. I too am viewing this video a year later. Still so inspiring.
Deeply wondrous and beautiful ❤ thank you
Our pleasure!
Kang Hyo is a amazing artist and potter and i have enjoyed this documentary very much! Great Job!
I find I have so much in common with Mr Lee life. Although I am not pottery maker I work hard and enjoy art and have something missing in my life at middle age. In my 50 I feel my body weaken and become worried. The Love of family is so important. You are blessed to have a business and trade that keeps you home. Many of us have to drive for hours to find work and that is so tiring. Thanks for sharing your story you have alot of wisdom.
I absolutely love pottery and this short documentary is amazing. I saw so many videos and they all transpire some sort of peaceful energy and all the potters seem to be in sick with this because making pottery is a life dedication. I appreciate their work really, it's beautiful and the spiritual part of discovering oneself through this process.
I remember that I was solo happy playing with mud. Mum was not.
Now I am 56 years old and after watching maestro Lee, I want to play with mud again.
I must.
This short film is so beautiful. I'm inspired by his energy and creative approach. Thank you for sharing the spirit of his work!
A wonderful, insightful, honest and truly inspiring story. What a talented man and a family that shows how you should support and work together, always.
Well said!
your elevation of this artists work has created an elevation
within me
This is brilliantly done with real class and art. Thank you
Lee Kang-hyo gets it.
So lovely! His whole life is a dance.
Absolutley loved this. For his tecnique,his spirituality,his family support. A truely awe inspiring video. Something that i can try to aspire to in my pottery making.
Your ceramics are absolutely beautiful. I have tears in my eyes.
Wow, thank you!
I never get tired of watching this documentary!
Fantastic film. love to see how he putting the energy into his work.
What a beautiful man. And a great father by principle.
Thank You Lee Kang-hyo.
Wow, that was really brilliant. Such intimacy between the soul and the earth. Great share !
Feel light and lifted after watching this little spiritual art film! He's a cool guy, and his work has such a beautiful unique edge.
They are traditional korean music which is called Nongak.
This Nongak is folk music played in the countryside to accompany agricultural labor, making working together in groups easier and more enjoyable.
Also when people in the villege celebrated havest, they gathered and played Nongak with instruments such as kkwaenggwari and gong jing.
I am in love
I love artist who are so spiritually in tune with their work.
What a wonderful life you have created, and what a wonderful family you are , so similar
He's just a big kid at heart.
Wonderful to watch and wonderful story.
A beautiful documentary on the life of a passionate artist, and the quest of the happiness !
Lee Kang-hyo Sensei,
Be good, be well, be happy and
live a thousand lives as a potter.
Mike Stewart
If you dont mind me asking, please address him Sunsaengnim... same as sensei but as you know he is Korean.. thought Id better let you know.
@@baboko8180 Good point and an appropriate correction.
Sharing your story through the power of video has to be one of the most life changing and inspiring aspects of the 21st century. Keep sharing your story.
This was beautiful ❤️ I was in a bad mood and started watching this video. I feel happy now.
this is fantastic! thank-you for documenting this artist and his process of creation. 1/30/2017. :)
The Pollock style slip flinging sequence was epic. However, he should have a dedicated splatter area to keep the shop relatively clean.
Good point!
The old Korean Onggi pottery legacy is being continued by this brilliant master.
I love this video: I like the work of ceramic clay is interesting the tradicones in different cultures; techniques that provide inspiration, greeting them these artists from Norway.
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awesome video. There is something great about this guy/artist and this video brought me tears !
Yes, I thought I am the only one cried in the end.
I was absolutely absorbed into his work process and the drummy sounds which led me into the another universe.
Maestro, lei è grande! Bravo bravo bravo!
25:54 that Pollock moment when he does his own ritual... And the fun moment an the very end you can tell he is in fact liberated from taking too seriously what he does, represents. A true master. Thx you so much for sharing.
Such a beautiful documentary and human being, additionally how blessed is he to find someone he can share his life with that also has the same passion as him! Fantastic.
Mad respect, mad respect.
very gentle and thoughtful man, very brave to leave your family to spend times considering who you are minus what you do, very lucky to find a sincere reason to return and then know your family is your all
I have a big respect to Mr Lee Kang-hyo the 'Onggi Master' I will try to visit your workshope as soon as possible. I am a potter also and I am very interesting of your technics and your spiritual live and pottery love.
Such a beautiful video. Such a beautiful family. God bless them always.
Enjoyed watching the enormous effort he puts in his work. I liked the smaller jars and platters on the side of the home. Thanks to whoever did the video work.
one clip with a thousand gifts
right there on the screen
Seriously love this
신명나게 작업하시네요.
Thank you for sharing his story. I was enthralled entirely.
thank you. This is so beautiful! He's amiable and interesting. Seeing him work and dance make me feel peaceful
so i woke up this morning and the first thing came in to my mind is Master Potter so i i whent to UA-cam and i type it then this documentary pop up OMFG i am so Happy i did this for some reason this made me relaxed and started to think about life...this made my morning and the rest of my day or life I thank you....
where can i get some of his work ?
www.goldmarkart.com/ceramics/potters/lee-kang-hyo.html
Stunning.
I love that he dances
They are beautiful pots ,so large and wonderful shapes .
loved it I could feel the spiritual energy and effort he put in to making this master piece
He is a very unique and interesting person and his work is beautiful....
stunning insight that is superb
Thank you so much for this wonderful video!. Great energy! The pots are lovely.