Jong Duk Lee
Korea’s Jong Duk Lee majors in the ancient craft of bangjja, which is a unique form of metalwork dating back approximately 1,000 years to the Goryeo period. The process starts with raw materials being melted, poured onto plate frames, moulded and pounded while still hot. The tricky part is knowing when to remove the plate from the fire before it melts away and how many times you can manipulate it before it breaks. According to Jong Duk Lee, experience is paramount to mastering the art form, so he encourages younger artisans to pick up – and most importantly, preserve – the remarkable craft.
Add coming soon makers to your favourites and we will notify you when they arrive
Add coming soon makers to your favourites and we will notify you when they arrive
Meet The Maker
Meet The Maker:
Jong Duk Lee
Korea’s Jong Duk Lee majors in the ancient craft of bangjja, which is a unique form of metalwork dating back approximately 1,000 years to the Goryeo period. The process starts with raw materials being melted, poured onto plate frames, moulded and pounded while still hot. The tricky part is knowing when to remove the plate from the fire before it melts away and how many times you can manipulate it before it breaks. According to Jong Duk Lee, experience is paramount to mastering the art form, so he encourages younger artisans to pick up – and most importantly, preserve – the remarkable craft.
