hoseok youn

 Hoseok Youn (B. 1992)

 

Hoseok Youn is a South Korean glass artist specializing in glassblowing. Youn holds his B.F.A. degree
in glass and ceramic major from Namseoul University, Cheon Ahn , Korea and earned a M.F.A. in
glass from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Illinois, USA. Youn has taught at Bowling Green
State University as an adjunct professor and was a studio artist at Toledo Museum of Art, and a studio
lead at Belger Arts C e nter in Kansas City, Missouri.

Youn’s artistic practice focuses on Venetian traditional glass, figurative sculptures, and photography.
He is inspired by heroes and villains based on pop culture and toys. His works reflect the image of his
ideal, "successfu l self.” made out of crystal clear, elaborate vessel forms, intricate stemware, and
countless details. Behind the playfulness and joy of glass toys, he speaks of dark emotions based on
desire of success and the culture of materialism and conspicuous consumption.