Born October 1, 1971 in Seoul, Korea

 

Degrees

2015
2007
2001
1998

PHD, Hong-ik University, Seoul, Korea
MFA, Rochester Institute of Technology, USA
MFA, Hong-ik University, Seoul, Korea
BFA, Hong-ik University, Seoul, Korea

 

Academic Experience

2010-Present
2008-2010
2006-2007
2004-2006
2001-2003

Professor/ Yeungnam University
Lecturer/ Hongik University, Hannam University, Hyupsung University, Kyungmin College
Artist-in-Residence/ School for American Crafts, Rochester Institute of Technology
Teaching Assistant/ School for American Crafts, Rochester Institute of Technology
Lecturer/ Hannam University, Catholic University, Kyungmin College, Induk Institute of Technology

 

Related Experience

2009-present
2009
2005-2007

Design Doctor for Design Seoul Clinic, Seoul Metropolitan Goverment
Korea's Next Generation Design Leader, Korea Institute of Design Promotion, Seoul
Wendell Castle Collection, LeRoy NY

 

Awards/Honors

2007
2006
2005
2000
1999
Accepted, Icon's Request for Designs for Wendell Castle Collection, LeRoy NY
Selected, Craft Art Western New York, The Burchfield-Penney art Center, Buffalo NY
Selected, Rochester Finger Lakes Exhibition, Memorial Art Gallery, Rochester NY
Special Award, 19th Korean Art Competition, Seoul
Third Place Award, 1st Steel Furniture Design Contest, Seoul

 

Solo Exhibition

2014
2012
2008
2006

Furniture & Path of Nature/ The Page Gallery, Seoul
Jung Myung Taek Art Furniture/ Bongsan Cultural Center, Daegu
Jung Myung Taek Art Furniture/ Gana Art Forum Space, Seoul
Jung Myung Taek Art Furniture/ NTID Dyer Arts Center, Rochester NY

 

Group Exhibition

2011
2011
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2011
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2010
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1997

FMF(Fashion Meets Furniture) / Boutique Monaco Museum, Seoul Korea
38th Korean Craft Council Exhibition / Cheongju, Korea
Cheongju International Craft Biennale (invitational exhibition) / Cheongju, Korea
Tent London / Truman Brewery, London UK
Honglim Association Exhibition / Hongik Museum of Art, Seoul Korea
Japan Society of Basic Design and Art Exhibition / Tokyo, Japan
Table + Booktopia/ Book House Art Space, Paju, Korea
The Society of Contemporary Crafts Artist Exhibition / Dongduk Art Gallery
Design Korea / Coex
Daegu Art Fair / Exco
Korean Craft Council Exhibition / Art Center of Korea Electric Power Coporation, Seoul
Honglim Association Exhibition / Gongju Cultural & Arts Center, Gongju
KSDBA(Korean Society of Design & Art) International Exhibition / Gachon University of Medicine and Science, Inchon
Tent London / Truman Brewery, London UK
Designersblock / Bargehouse, London UK
Seoul Design Fair 2010 / Jamsil Sports Complex, Seoul
The Society of Contemporary Crafts Artist Exhibition / Gallery Iang, Seoul
Free Style: A Dialogue between Art and Design / Hongik Museum of Art, Seoul
The Chair / Gallery Lio, Paju
Design Miami Basel / Basel, Switzerland
Change from Material into Art / Busan Museum of Art, Busan
2009 Craft Trend Fair / COEX
Design Korea 2009 / Songdo Convensia, Incheon
Tent London / Truman Brewery, London UK
Hongik Alumni & Professors Exhibition / Hongik Museum of Art, Seoul
Outdoor Furniture In The Circle / Gallery Lio, Paju
Honglim Association Exhibition / Gallery Lamer, Seoul
The Society of Contemporary Crafts Artist Exhibition / Korean Craft Promotion Foundation, Seoul
KSDBA(Korean Society of Design & Art) International Exhibition / Kangwon University
Honglim Association Exhibition / Galleryyian, Daejeon
Korean Craft of 100 invited Young-Adult Artists / Somri Cultural Art Center, Ik-san
Tools of Imagination / School for American Crafts in Korea, Korean Craft Promotion Foundation, Seoul
Accidental constellation / Gallery Korea of Korean Cultural Service NY, Manhattan NY
KSDBA(Korean Society of Design & Art) International Exhibition / Bld. Multy Media, Seoul University
A Mode of Life / Cheongju International Craft Biennale (invitational exhibition), Cheongju Art Center
Student & Teacher / Silo Gallery, New Milford CT
MFA Thesis Exhibition / Bevier Gallery, Rochester Institute of Technology, NY
Craft Art Western New York / Burchfield-Penney Art Center, Buffalo NY
Be Open / WCO Open Center, Manhattan NY
60th Rochester Finger Lakes Exhibition / Memorial Art Gallery, Rochester NY
Living Furniture Exhibition / Water & Stone Gallery, An-yang
Emerging Artist Exhibition / Seoul Museum of Art
Honglim Association Exhibition / Do-Art Gallery, Seoul
MFA Thesis Exhibition / Hongik Museum of Art, Hongik University
Korean Craft Council Exhibition / Seoul Art Center 
Honglim Association Exhibition / Craft Space Mokgeumto Gallery, Seoul
Korean Art Exhibition / National Museum of Contemporary Art, Kwacheon
Honglim Association Exhibition / Keukdong Gallery, Seoul
Pangdang 4th Formation Council Exhibition / Hanwon Gallery, Seoul
Korea International Furniture & Interior Fair / KINTEX

Seoul Living Design Fair / COEX
Honglim Association Exhibition / Hanwon Gallery, Seoul
Pangdang 4th Formation Council Exhibition / Cheongju Art Center
Korea International Furniture Fair / COEX
Honglim Association Exhibition / Hanwon Gallery, Seoul
Studio for Six/ Seoul Living Design Fair / COEX