i was going to comment on those very same words too. it is an important reminder that in order for one "tradition" to have been born, the thing that preceded it had to be open to change.
Gorgeous workmanship from a master. I love that he talks about encouraging his students to explore innovative new ways of expression, working within the old craft of inlaid lacquer.
My mom has a whole wardrobe made like this, it's a prized possession in our household. The artistry is amazing on it; I used to hide under a gap it had in the middle and stare at the beautiful images it had embedded into it. It illustrated the nature surrounding the Han River. Sadly, we don't have room for it in our new house, so it's sitting in our garage securely covered...
It's amazing how artistry, craftsmanship, and family tradition can really tie you to a piece. My grandmother had an old buffet made of hardwood (I think oak) carved and turned in an old European style. (I think she inherited it from her father.) I remember being just tall enough to get fruit out of the glass bowl she kept up there, and I remember the holiday decorations she would put on its small corner shelves. If I could get my hands on that thing, I know exactly where it would go. I hope you can find a way to include your mother's beautiful wardrobe in your home again.
It is a very applaudable fact that korea has a system of intangible cultural assest because I think that helps in preservation of incredible traditional arts which are otherwise lost in phase of change and development
I remember when I studied abroad in Korea, I bought a small najeonchilgi piece in a museum as a gift for my parents. It had a design of two cranes on it, which fits us well because our last name is "Crane"! I think it was one of the most expensive individual purchases I had made in my life at that point, but very worth it. Now it's safe in a wood cabinet with glass windows in it, where my parents keep all the really precious/beautiful things, so we know it's protected but we can still look at it :)
If anyone is interested in exceptional Korean craftsmanship more broadly; there is an excellent series of videos, 'Icheon Master Hand' on ceramics. Quality of work is once again outstanding.
I just started to subscribe this channel, and I found this video, which makes me feel proud of our nation! I've never expected for this channel to introduce Korean art as this kind of art is not well known for foreigners. This channel is amazing. Thanks for showing others our tradition. Isn't it amazing? I'm so proud of our culture. It's called "나전칠기".
Peace and purpose is a great lifestyle: Peace with God, Ourselves and Others. And the Purpose that you were created for. You created for a purpose, and can have the satisfaction that you fulfilled it. Through Christ our imperfections,/bad karma/sins can be forgiven and we can live the life we were meant for.
Whoa! This is beautiful work. I love how the Master encourages progress - something that's not growing is dead - and he wants his students to have the skills to create these masterpieces but also allow the art to keep growing and living on.
So grateful this was made and shared. Skills that require such dedication, focus and respect for the art are very admired by me, and I’m particularly fond of this traditional art.
My wish is that this unique human being Lee Hyung-Man will have very many students to carry on this amazing technique. I think that the title he won is too little compared to his amazing contribution to art...
I had looked for a video like this a while back and was not able to find anything. Now, this video was presented and I have a better understanding of the procedures that the Masters go thru to make this beautiful artwork. My wife of 45 years is from Korea. We also have a a few wardrobes and smaller items with this inlay on it so I have appreciated this lacquer work for quite some time. The only downside of the work is the wood is generally very fragile. Kind of like anything made of Balsa Wood. Thank you Victoria and Albert Museum for posting!!
I saw a huge wardrobe made this manner on a second hand sale place. It was gorgeous. Sadly I dont have enough money or space at my home. But cant stop thinking about it also. It must be a blessing to have a such artpiece at a home.
Always adore these kind of heritages left for us. Those lacquers thingy will always amaze me whenever I visit baba nyonya museums here in Malaysia. About the claimant on which country has a better technique, I believe that we live just like in a neighbourhood and we share most of the things so, let just celebrate every uniqueness that everyone has. Peace yall ✋
I absolutely love when I see something, and the beauty strikes me so strongly, it moves me to tears. It's a rare a beautiful thing, and this achieved that. Wonderful and gorgeous work!
Magnificent! I appreciate that he mentioned the year of his mother's transition in relation when he received his national honour/award. She was probably his greatest supporter in his chosen craft. Beautiful piece on beautiful pieces of art.
The beautiful tradition of artistic endeavours like lacquering is so important to preserve. If we lose the craftsmanship and skills required in this art, not to mention the talent, we will have lost something really valuable and beautiful. That is why It is so necessary that the skills and craftsmanship be taught to the next generation. When you think about a process that takes 45 steps, and hours and hours to achieve the final result, you can really appreciate the tedious skill and patience required to produce something of such beauty. When I look at old houses where so many beautiful features were achieved by remarkably talented and skilled craftsman who put in many hours of hard labor and tedious work, it makes the homes so much more special. And unfortunately there are very few craftsman with the skill, training, and talent, required to achieve such results today. The aesthetic of homes and architecture in America has suffered from the loss of skilled craftsman and artists.
I would love to understand the mindset and motivation of people who give videos like these a 'thumbs down'. Because no matter how interesting and impressive a video is, there are always those who apparently don't like it - although they almost never leave a comment saying WHY they don't like it. Presumably they get some kick out of it, but what that kick is is hard to identify.
these three beautiful countries - china Korea and japan share so many common cultures and similarities in their ancient craftsmanship and arts, I have been to china and japan many times and looking forward to discover the traditions and ancient art of Korea.
Makes me want to go buy myself one right now. They have these at thrift stores sometimes, but it's more like an antique/vintage thing, which is sad. Hopefully craftmanship like this will stay with us a little longer. Industrial revolution and machinery not only brings good change, but on the bad side it also caused many wonderful traditions done by hand to be replaced. Also modernization cause many beautiful things like this to get lost because it stops being 'trendy'. Let's just all appreciate traditional crafts whenever we can, because when we stop, they'll eventually cease to exist.
I did not know I was capable of such a high pitched sound until I saw the box lid at the end with the cherry blossoms (or are they plum?). I have never had such an intense urge to *want* something before... It's exquisite... and upon further research, dear god! Some of these items are so incredible that it's quite nearly incomprehensible!
*apricot/plum blossoms* (Prunus mume) cherry blossoms are usually associated with Japan, which isn't a good thing in Korea in general (during the Empire of Japan (prelude to World War II), the Japanese would plant cherry blossom trees on their colonies, and Korea was their first territory under the excuse of "annexation")
Oh they do, but most don't want to pay for the time and effort when they can get something cheap, faster that looks "close enough" though will be lucky if it lasts a single generation. My mother still has my great, great, great grandparents dinning table. Unfortunately the matching seats they made were ruined when we moved to a house that had central air conditioning and the wood dry rotted from all the moisture getting drawn out of the wood. (She had never had air conditioning before that so she didn't know to oil the wood to help preserve it until after they started cracking, breaking and then it was too late)
I wish everywhere in the world took the preservation and safeguarding of art/style/culture/tradition this seriously. I know of *too many* ancient artistic works around the world that are so close to the brink of extinction. It absolutely breaks my heart to think of how many works of art and brilliant techniques, ancient tools and technologies that have become lost to us through the ages...(the physical works of art, specialized tools used and even the entire art forms themselves.😞) I know there are many dangerous and terrible things that technology can be used to accomplish, (in the hands of those that wish to abuse it) - but I’m still periodically awestruck and transfixed by the realization that *nearly all* of our species documented and collective knowledge is sitting right here-literally in the palm of my hand... Clarke’s “3rd law” is certainly true and becoming more accurate with each new technological advancement.... *”Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.”* I’d definitely agree that we have taken the first few steps into the beginning of the _”magic era.”_ ❤️
Love this amazing guy such expertise is used . I have two jewellery boxes one brought from a museum I love them both soo much the light shows their different colours and makes the boxes much more expensive then they look
Very beautiful tradition , amazing colors , some times makes me think is our lacques in Pátzcuaro Michoacán México , also tradition also amazing tradition from our indigenous heritage , congratulations Nice
we had and have several pieces of this type of furniture. i feel bad that i kind of always took them for granted. sad that some of my favorite pieces were given away when i was younger. they are made extremely well and are very durable.
Fascinating. Absolutely Beautiful Artist Craftsmanship. I have a Artist Korean made jewelry box in deep red lacquer & mother of Pearl birds and it is gorgeous.
I'm just amazed by how old the traditions are. What American can say they're still practicing artistic or cultural techniques from 900 AD? And our government paying money to preserve this kind of cultural tradition? Laughable. Wonderful video and gorgeous artwork. I'm so glad this guy gets to teach new generations.
Native Americans have artistic history going as far back as 15,000BCE, so 17,000 years old. There’s pottery, sculptures of bone and jade, textiles, jewellery, shell engraving and wood carving many of which are still practised today. But obviously modern or ‘white’ American history is pretty new in terms of culture and just hasn’t had time to develop much of a culture at all, and the government has been trying to erase Native American culture until only a few decades ago, and only now are showing interest in preserving the real culture of America, the native culture
@@emilybarclay8831 I would really like to see government funding go towards paying Native Americans to preserve their culture. Bowmaking, arrows, pottery, anything. That would be so great. It's just kind of hard to see any government funding going towards art, and in this case the Korean tradition is a no-brainer to fund.
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"one cannot only insist on preserving tradition, there would not be progress if work was tied to tradition alone" damn i felt that
Perhaps T.S. Eliot might serve some inspiration for you, then ;)
Exactly the quote I wanted to put into the comment - you did so already. Fantastic wisdom in it. May more adopt it.
i was going to comment on those very same words too. it is an important reminder that in order for one "tradition" to have been born, the thing that preceded it had to be open to change.
Even classical music goes through evolution in history. Baroque, Classical, Romantic, etc
As long as the “progress” is actually better.
Gorgeous workmanship from a master. I love that he talks about
encouraging his students to explore innovative new ways of expression,
working within the old craft of inlaid lacquer.
My mom has a whole wardrobe made like this, it's a prized possession in our household. The artistry is amazing on it; I used to hide under a gap it had in the middle and stare at the beautiful images it had embedded into it. It illustrated the nature surrounding the Han River. Sadly, we don't have room for it in our new house, so it's sitting in our garage securely covered...
@@Azuremuse Exactly, make space for the closet so it can be part of your interior. Catching dust in the garage isn't doing it any favor.
Did it make way for IKEA furniture 😝
It's amazing how artistry, craftsmanship, and family tradition can really tie you to a piece. My grandmother had an old buffet made of hardwood (I think oak) carved and turned in an old European style. (I think she inherited it from her father.) I remember being just tall enough to get fruit out of the glass bowl she kept up there, and I remember the holiday decorations she would put on its small corner shelves. If I could get my hands on that thing, I know exactly where it would go. I hope you can find a way to include your mother's beautiful wardrobe in your home again.
mkptrsn unnecessary - pissed off because you don’t own it?
Have you thought of loaning to a museum so it can see the light day and for other people to enjoy your precious inheritance.
It is a very applaudable fact that korea has a system of intangible cultural assest because I think that helps in preservation of incredible traditional arts which are otherwise lost in phase of change and development
I fully agree. Fantastic idea I think we should emulate.
This man is literally a national treasure of his nation, and here he is talking to us about his art, WOW. I love living in the future!
Wow, the final product is beautiful.
I remember when I studied abroad in Korea, I bought a small najeonchilgi piece in a museum as a gift for my parents. It had a design of two cranes on it, which fits us well because our last name is "Crane"!
I think it was one of the most expensive individual purchases I had made in my life at that point, but very worth it. Now it's safe in a wood cabinet with glass windows in it, where my parents keep all the really precious/beautiful things, so we know it's protected but we can still look at it :)
How long ago was that? How wonderful.
If anyone is interested in exceptional Korean craftsmanship more broadly; there is an excellent series of videos, 'Icheon Master Hand' on ceramics. Quality of work is once again outstanding.
Whoa thanks for the inside scoop
The finished box was gorgeous. Excellent video, thank you.
I just started to subscribe this channel, and I found this video, which makes me feel proud of our nation! I've never expected for this channel to introduce Korean art as this kind of art is not well known for foreigners. This channel is amazing. Thanks for showing others our tradition. Isn't it amazing? I'm so proud of our culture. It's called "나전칠기".
Truly amazing.
You are blessed.
I admire how much pride he gets form his work. I envy him so much. I wish i had a sliver of the purpose he feels.
Peace and purpose is a great lifestyle: Peace with God, Ourselves and Others. And the Purpose that you were created for.
You created for a purpose, and can have the satisfaction that you fulfilled it.
Through Christ our imperfections,/bad karma/sins can be forgiven and we can live the life we were meant for.
Lol Keith, casually mention a couple deadly sins in your comment and you summon a religious nut. I lust for that power.
@@dmcgee3 Actually Feanor, Peace and Purpose is a very practical lifestyle. It simplifies life.
That really does seem like the key to everything
@@AggresivelyBenign Amen!
I love watching these videos of artists at work. It's simultaneously daunting and inspiring.
Whoa! This is beautiful work. I love how the Master encourages progress - something that's not growing is dead - and he wants his students to have the skills to create these masterpieces but also allow the art to keep growing and living on.
One of my biggest fantasies is to be an apprentice for all my favorite TH-cam creators. I love learning new things.
So grateful this was made and shared. Skills that require such dedication, focus and respect for the art are very admired by me, and I’m particularly fond of this traditional art.
My wish is that this unique human being Lee Hyung-Man will have very many students to carry on this amazing technique. I think that the title he won is too little compared to his amazing contribution to art...
The title is the ultimate honour. There is nothing higher than that.
This deserves more views. Gorgeous.
I had looked for a video like this a while back and was not able to find anything. Now, this video was presented and I have a better understanding of the procedures that the Masters go thru to make this beautiful artwork. My wife of 45 years is from Korea. We also have a a few wardrobes and smaller items with this inlay on it so I have appreciated this lacquer work for quite some time. The only downside of the work is the wood is generally very fragile. Kind of like anything made of Balsa Wood. Thank you Victoria and Albert Museum for posting!!
"Aesthetic, Function and then Skill" i like that way of thinking
I saw a huge wardrobe made this manner on a second hand sale place. It was gorgeous. Sadly I dont have enough money or space at my home. But cant stop thinking about it also. It must be a blessing to have a such artpiece at a home.
Always adore these kind of heritages left for us. Those lacquers thingy will always amaze me whenever I visit baba nyonya museums here in Malaysia. About the claimant on which country has a better technique, I believe that we live just like in a neighbourhood and we share most of the things so, let just celebrate every uniqueness that everyone has. Peace yall ✋
I absolutely love when I see something, and the beauty strikes me so strongly, it moves me to tears. It's a rare a beautiful thing, and this achieved that. Wonderful and gorgeous work!
I do admire this craftsmanship!
Creating a beautiful art like this is a blessing!
Exquisite workmanship...
Magnificent! I appreciate that he mentioned the year of his mother's transition in relation when he received his national honour/award. She was probably his greatest supporter in his chosen craft. Beautiful piece on beautiful pieces of art.
The beautiful tradition of artistic endeavours like lacquering is so important to preserve. If we lose the craftsmanship and skills required in this art, not to mention the talent, we will have lost something really valuable and beautiful. That is why It is so necessary that the skills and craftsmanship be taught to the next generation. When you think about a process that takes 45 steps, and hours and hours to achieve the final result, you can really appreciate the tedious skill and patience required to produce something of such beauty. When I look at old houses where so many beautiful features were achieved by remarkably talented and skilled craftsman who put in many hours of hard labor and tedious work, it makes the homes so much more special. And unfortunately there are very few craftsman with the skill, training, and talent, required to achieve such results today. The aesthetic of homes and architecture in America has suffered from the loss of skilled craftsman and artists.
Master has been taught well~ my condolences to lost of his Master also ~ beautiful work and a pleasure to see ~ truly honoured ~ Thank You 🙏🏿!!
I would love to understand the mindset and motivation of people who give videos like these a 'thumbs down'. Because no matter how interesting and impressive a video is, there are always those who apparently don't like it - although they almost never leave a comment saying WHY they don't like it. Presumably they get some kick out of it, but what that kick is is hard to identify.
these three beautiful countries - china Korea and japan share so many common cultures and similarities in their ancient craftsmanship and arts, I have been to china and japan many times and looking forward to discover the traditions and ancient art of Korea.
Been to 3 country. Hope can travel again soon 😊
I remember going into antique stores filled with this lacquerware. They can be 100 and still have the look of something brand new
How beautiful! This art must be preserved indeed ❣
I have a much deeper appreciation for the work involved now. Awesome
seeing him lift the piece up after applying the red made me gasp 3 times as i experienced different emotions with each realization
Makes me want to go buy myself one right now. They have these at thrift stores sometimes, but it's more like an antique/vintage thing, which is sad. Hopefully craftmanship like this will stay with us a little longer. Industrial revolution and machinery not only brings good change, but on the bad side it also caused many wonderful traditions done by hand to be replaced. Also modernization cause many beautiful things like this to get lost because it stops being 'trendy'. Let's just all appreciate traditional crafts whenever we can, because when we stop, they'll eventually cease to exist.
Wow ... I'll never look at this type of decoration the same again 😯
I did not know I was capable of such a high pitched sound until I saw the box lid at the end with the cherry blossoms (or are they plum?). I have never had such an intense urge to *want* something before... It's exquisite... and upon further research, dear god! Some of these items are so incredible that it's quite nearly incomprehensible!
It should be plum. Cherry blossoms are usually associated with Japanese traditional patterns.
yeah it’s apricot blossoms same as plum.
*apricot/plum blossoms* (Prunus mume)
cherry blossoms are usually associated with Japan, which isn't a good thing in Korea in general (during the Empire of Japan (prelude to World War II), the Japanese would plant cherry blossom trees on their colonies, and Korea was their first territory under the excuse of "annexation")
Simply fantastic! Thanks a lot for taping editing uploading and sharing.
Very fine work!! The mans commentary is total ASMR!!!
Exquisite craftsmanship to make such a fine piece. Beauty, simplistic design that is transformed into a show stopper. My respect to you.
So beautiful it brought a tear to my eye oh how I hope that this craft never dies out it would be such a shame
Good lord what a final piece that was. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💕
i have wall panels of this art depicting vietnamese women by a buddhist temple. i’m happy to learn more abt smth that’s been in my life for so long
So. Much. Skill. Behind this art. Very much appreciated 🙏🏼 That one was beautiful 🌸🌸🌸
Wow! Beautiful work and an amazing message.
That is just....wow. I wonder how this would apply to fine jewelry? What an honor it would be to learn from them.
Demasiado hermoso para dejar que se pierda , adoro los antiguos oficios
Stuff built proper, some people just don't appreciate talent, skill and patience 👍
Oh they do, but most don't want to pay for the time and effort when they can get something cheap, faster that looks "close enough" though will be lucky if it lasts a single generation.
My mother still has my great, great, great grandparents dinning table. Unfortunately the matching seats they made were ruined when we moved to a house that had central air conditioning and the wood dry rotted from all the moisture getting drawn out of the wood. (She had never had air conditioning before that so she didn't know to oil the wood to help preserve it until after they started cracking, breaking and then it was too late)
멋지고 자랑스럽다
It’s wonderful to see how urushi is used throughout Asia! Completely different aesthetic to Japan.
This is truly art...
I wish everywhere in the world took the preservation and safeguarding of art/style/culture/tradition this seriously.
I know of *too many* ancient artistic works around the world that are so close to the brink of extinction.
It absolutely breaks my heart to think of how many works of art and brilliant techniques, ancient tools and technologies that have become lost to us through the ages...(the physical works of art, specialized tools used and even the entire art forms themselves.😞)
I know there are many dangerous and terrible things that technology can be used to accomplish, (in the hands of those that wish to abuse it) - but I’m still periodically awestruck and transfixed by the realization that *nearly all* of our species documented and collective knowledge is sitting right here-literally in the palm of my hand...
Clarke’s “3rd law” is certainly true and becoming more accurate with each new technological advancement....
*”Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.”*
I’d definitely agree that we have taken the first few steps into the beginning of the _”magic era.”_ ❤️
A TRUE WOWWWWW MOMENTTT.. THOSE HANDS MAKING THIS MASTERPIECES ARE GIFTS OF GOD
Love this amazing guy such expertise is used . I have two jewellery boxes one brought from a museum I love them both soo much the light shows their different colours and makes the boxes much more expensive then they look
That is a stunning piece of work
Wow! ...amazing work ,old age art passing on to the next generation its really a gift those who have got the opportunity to learn.👏great master🙇
Hola buenos días,es precioso, que perfección, gracias 🤗😷🇪🇸👍👍👍🙏❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
What a supurb video. Very informative and exquisite craftsmanship. A beautiful piece of work. Thank you.
Wow! After the final results I was totally shook! It's truly mesmerising art✨💕 #PreserveIt🙏
Tedious work.
Gorgeous.
This is beautiful beyond words!!!
This is so beautiful! I think I found my dream job
Wow. I have a greater appreciation for the pieces i have!! Lot of work! Thank you.
Excellent, amazing work
Very beautiful tradition , amazing colors , some times makes me think is our lacques in Pátzcuaro Michoacán México , also tradition also amazing tradition from our indigenous heritage , congratulations Nice
Most exquisite art form. This video makes me happy and sad.
Woww, that's extremely beautiful
How beautiful! Artists make the world a little more gentile!
Wow. That is beautiful.
Thank you I've always wondered how pearl inlay was made😊
we had and have several pieces of this type of furniture. i feel bad that i kind of always took them for granted. sad that some of my favorite pieces were given away when i was younger. they are made extremely well and are very durable.
Exquisite work! Thank you very much for sharing this with us.
Fabbbbbb...!! Veriiieeee rare to see these type of art work n following ancient steps in designing this is not that easier as it looks..!!!
Absolutely beautiful, thank you.
This is such a beautiful art form, I love it💕
Fascinating. Absolutely Beautiful Artist Craftsmanship. I have a Artist Korean made jewelry box in deep red lacquer & mother of Pearl birds and it is gorgeous.
sooo pretty omg
ABSOLUTELY ASTOUNDING!!
que trabajo maravilloso!!! felicitaciones!!!.Mis respetos maestro!
I wish I could afford even a tiny box with this gorgeous decoration. But, 45 steps? It must be very expensive, so much painstaking work involved.
This is amazing
Exquisite!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Wow that's intricate. I would go crazy restless doing that
Whatever he made in this video, I want it
Wow that was amazing and beautiful!!.
so beautiful!
Beautiful work
Very talented and has a nice voice
O my!!!!! Truly bewtiful👏🏽
Stunning 💚
Thank you.
Precioso trabajo
⚘ Masters at work👍His work is beautiful its protected by his government.
amazing artwork
I'm just amazed by how old the traditions are. What American can say they're still practicing artistic or cultural techniques from 900 AD? And our government paying money to preserve this kind of cultural tradition? Laughable.
Wonderful video and gorgeous artwork. I'm so glad this guy gets to teach new generations.
Native Americans have artistic history going as far back as 15,000BCE, so 17,000 years old. There’s pottery, sculptures of bone and jade, textiles, jewellery, shell engraving and wood carving many of which are still practised today. But obviously modern or ‘white’ American history is pretty new in terms of culture and just hasn’t had time to develop much of a culture at all, and the government has been trying to erase Native American culture until only a few decades ago, and only now are showing interest in preserving the real culture of America, the native culture
@@emilybarclay8831 I would really like to see government funding go towards paying Native Americans to preserve their culture. Bowmaking, arrows, pottery, anything. That would be so great.
It's just kind of hard to see any government funding going towards art, and in this case the Korean tradition is a no-brainer to fund.
That is gorgeous, a true masterpiece. I'd love to learn how to do it
Perfection 😻🌹
Soooo beautiful 😱
So beautiful. Unbelievable.
I'd love to learn how to do this someday
this was amazing