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Jong Sun Bahk

  • Cabinetmaker
  • Wonju, South Korea
  • Master Artisan
Jong Sun Bahk Cabinetmaker
Contact
Korean, English
Hours:
By appointment only
Phone:
+82 1095807774
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Talking to trees

  • • Jong Sun is a professional guitarist
  • • He likes to travel
  • • He is a hybrid carpenter: blending tradition with modernity

Bahk Jongsun spent a lot of time alone from an early age, most of that time was devoted to painting. Playing the guitar was his other great love, something he still enjoys a great deal. It was clear to him during his school days that he would like to go to art college, so he focussed hard on his drawings. Eventually, he decided to combine his draftsman skills and work as a carpenter. Everyday he carefully unfolds his drawing notes – a ritual as embedded as getting up in the morning – he breathes in inspiration from the day: from the weather, the temperature, the brightness – everything that touches his senses. He feels at one with the wood. His works are unique and recognisable, he is very proud if he hears someone saying "This is definitely Bahk Jongsun."

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Works

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This striking sculptural cabinet is made of cherry wood. The pilotis structure raises the architectural volume and frees the space for better circulation. The work is a reference to Le Corbusier, with its panoramic window and pilotis. It also mixes elements of traditional Korean furniture with its rectangular shape. The panel of the shelf was coloured with natural lacquer on hemp fabric.

Length 340 cm
Width 50 cm
Height 180 cm

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This sculptural desk from 2011 is made of cherry wood. As well as being a desk, it functions as a partition of space as it portrays different visual representations on all four sides. The cabinet on the right side of the desk can have different functionalities. It was coloured with a natural lacquer finish.

Length 180 cm
Width 160 cm
Height 74 cm

Photo: © Myung Rae Park
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This is a cabinet made of cherry, maple and walnut wood with aluminium. It functions as a partition of space with its vertical and horizontal lines. The shelves can be transformed into the user's choice as it can be expanded and contracted up and down. The back board is aluminium anodised in 4 colours (green, brown, dark brown and blue green).

Length 384 cm
Width 40 cm
Height 187 cm

Photo: © Myung Rae Park
Trans 20121

This is a desk made from birch plywood, oak veneer and walnut wood. It was made with vertical and horizontal lines that use the texture of wood. It has a traditional lacquer finish that matches the colour of the wood.

Length 122 cm
Width 68 cm
Height 77 cm

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