Story of a Thousand Years

“Story of a Thousand Years” by Master Kim Se-Yong and his son, Dr. Dohun Kim, features the tradition of Korean Goryeo Celadon, a ceramic artform with a thousand year history. The vast array of 70 pieces were executed by a master of the form who, at age 77, is still working and whose works are in the collections of the Dalai Lama and the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Paying homage to a unique technique steeped in tradition that very few have the ability to access, let alone master, is an exciting opportunity for The Muck. In this exhibition, both father and son are collaborating on artwork: some vessels take 4 years to complete. Especially exciting is the tallest Celadon vase ever made standing at almost forty-two inches, which took an entire decade to create. After the exhibit leaves The Muck, it will be featured at the museum at Harvard Museum.