South Korean Cabinets

Not only are the substances an essential element to create an artwork but they are also an important tool that enables us to read its identity, history, the characteristics of the time, and associated stories. The Heritage-Rainbow Series maintains its original form that has been embraced for nearly one century, and at the same time, creates new life and values by introducing an additional substance (mother of pearl) which then continues its history. The array of colors that change every moment, centered on the feldspar, can deliver us the enthusiasm of the artists at the time they were formed. -Modernized Korean Antique...

The peacock collection is truly the summit of mother-of-pearl art that fully expresses the exquisite rainbow shimmering of the nacre. The use of different types of mother of pearl, which are harvested from natural sources such as abalones and clams, maximizes the iridescence while at the same time creating depth and perspective. The collection’s highly elaborate motifs are created through the employment of a variety of sophisticated techniques in mother of pearl art, including coloring and carving, and some of the mother of pearl was sliced as thinly as a thread. Since the old days, peacocks have been admired for their elegance and glorious feathers in Korea. They symbolize “the beauty of heaven,” “wisdom,” and are said to possess nine kinds of virtues. Thus, people with many talents have often been compared to peacocks. 1 wood shelf included. Contemporary Design Rose Pink Peacock...

Pair of Korean Ash miniature cabinets with original decorative brass hardware, interior shelving, carved scalloped skirt and terminating on scrolled legs with stretchers. Chest have...

"From the Glitter" wall-hung cabinet in mother of pearl inlaid on black lacquered wood. Designed and made by Myung Sun Kang, Korea, 2012.