Kwak Kyung Tae is a Korean ceramic artist whose practice reinterprets the traditional techniques of Onggi and Buncheong pottery through a contemporary lens. Rooted in Korea’s ceramic heritage, his work explores the relationship between spontaneity, materiality, and form.
Known for his large-scale wheel-thrown vessels and expressive gestural brushwork, Kwak creates works that evoke the raw power and imperfection of nature. Working from his studio in Icheon, South Korea, his practice reflects a deeply intuitive relationship with clay shaped through decades of craftsmanship and tacit knowledge.