The Ido tea bowls created at Gonmyeongyo by ceramic artist Dansan Kim Young Tae embody the spirit of Muju—a state of dwelling nowhere and remaining unattached.
Rather than pursuing flawless symmetry or perfect refinement, each bowl bears the subtle traces left by earth, fire, and time. These marks allow the vessel to exist not merely as an object, but as a quiet record of time itself.
This exhibition explores the tranquil atmosphere created when different tea bowls and tea utensils come together in a single tea setting. A tea gathering is never shaped by one element alone. The cup that holds the tea, the flowers placed nearby, the surrounding light and air, and even the warmth of those who share the space gradually come together to form a serene landscape.
Through the works of Dansan Kim Young Tae of Gonmyeongyo, we invite you to discover the beauty of the Ido tea bowl and to experience a moment of quiet contemplation—where the lingering dialogue between ceramic and self gently unfolds.
