Ottchil: Light from Nature

Presented in partnership with Coreana Cosmetics Museum, Korean Cultural Centre Australia unveils Ottchil: Light from Nature exhibition in Sydney.

In Korean Cultural Centre Australia, Ottchil: Light from Nature features around 70 ottchil crafts, including authentic reproductions of Joseon ottchil, items adorned with red lacquer (juchil), mother-of-pearl artifacts from collection of Coreana Cosmetics Museum, and contemporary ottchil works. This exhibition celebrates the diversity and excellence of ottchil arts, highlighting the contributions of master artisans dedicated to preserving traditional techniques, as well as contemporary artists who skillfully reinterpret these methods in modern genres such as painting, glassware, and metal craft.

Artists: Sohn Dae Hyun, Kim Hyun Ju, Park Sung Youl, Chun In Soo, Jeong Zik Seong, Kim Dong Wan