How a Master Potter Makes Giant Kimchi Pots Using the Traditional Method - Handmade
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- čas přidán 12. 01. 2021
- Jin-Gyu learned the ancient art of onggi pot-making from his parents. Today, he is the youngest of about 20 people left in Korea who are certified to properly recreate traditional Korean onggi, a process which requires intense physical labor and adherence to traditional guidelines. The pots are used to hold kimchi, soy bean paste, red pepper paste, and other foods that require air to ferment, which the clay - made from Korean rain water, plants, and mountain soil - provides.
Credits:
Producers: Pelin Keskin, Carla Francescutti
Director/Field Producer: Nadia Cho
Camera: Gerald Lee, Tim Han
Editor: Murilo Ferreira
Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
Development Producer: McGraw Wolfman
Coordinating Producer: Stefania Orrù
Audience Engagement: Daniel Geneen, Terri Ciccone
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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!
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.
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 💗
"There is no one younger than me, that's make me sad" : Intangible cultural asset
This man has "intangible cultural asset" on his resume'
I like how he says "We're borrowing it from nature" and "It will return to the ground after 300 years"
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.
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.
The way he whispers “that’s our jar” sounds like he’s saying “that’s our baby”
I'm a production potter, I desperately want to be this guy's friend. He understands my obsession with pottery and its history.
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.
he’s so adorable, it truly shows how much he loves what he does, so informative and so passionate
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.
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.
Im tempted to drop everything and become his apprentice. I would be so sad if the art died because he loves it so
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.
"After 300 years, it'll return back to the soil." Beautiful. We are all dust, and shall return to dust again.
He was very emotional when he said that "After 300 years, onggi will return back to the soil"
He's the youngest? That's really damn heart breaking honestly.