Jahyun Rita Baek

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• MA Degree

  School

  School of Humanities

  Programme

  MA Goldsmithing, Silversmithing, Metalwork & Jewellery, 2008

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  07717 203792
  http://www.ritabaek.com/

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• Deconstructing the materials for reconstruction; inspired by the materials themselves, combinations of geometric units and flexible elements are systemically arranged to capture light and movement. By exposing themselves to light and movement, the pieces invite the viewer to touch and explore them with excitement and curiosity.

  My work evolves from my enjoyment in exploring at the bench, discovering hidden characteristics and revealing the potential of both traditional and non-traditional materials, as well as finding distinctive ways of combining them. My goal is to create pieces that are expressive, excite the senses and are ultimately very wearable.

• Degrees

• BFA Industrial Design, Rhode Island School of Design, USA, 2005

• Experience

• Internship, Andrea Valentini Inc., Rhode Island, USA, 2005; Design Internship, Inner Lab Design, Seoul, Korea, 2003; Internship, Hankil Architects & Engineers, Seoul, Korea, 2001

• Exhibitions

• Craftsmanship and Design Awards, Goldsmiths Hall, London, 2007; Rhode Island School of Design Alumni Exhibition, Chairs on the Hill, Seoul, Korea, 2007; Non-Stop, Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design, Tallinn, Estonia, 2007; Winners of Horizon Award, Museum of Art and Design, New York, USA, 2005

• Awards

• Gold Prize, Gallery Award, The Goldsmiths' Craftmanship and Design Awards, 2008; Third Prize, Craft Award, Horizon Award by Museum of Art and Design & Hunter Douglas, 2005; Thomas Alva Edison Award, 2005