Feast of K-Chopsticks: Feast your eyes on Korean craft and design!

Korean artist Joung-kuk Lee presents how to make wooden chopsticks which were used 1,000 years ago in Korea.

Feast of K-Chopsticks Source: SBS Korean program

The Korean Cultural Centre Australia  has presented a special exhibition entitled 'Feast of K-Chopsticks' as part of the Sydney Craft week.

The exhibition sponsored by Cheongju City and the Cheongju Cultural Industry Foundation, South Korea showcases about 500 craft practices on chopsticks from Korea.

A performance by Solwot, traditional percussion team, launched the opening night followed by a demonstration of making chopsticks by artist Joung-kuk Lee.

As chopsticks are one of the most commonly used tools around the world, various types of chopsticks from different counties are showcased in the exhibition.

A performance by Solwot, traditional percussion team Source: SBS Korean program

Exhibition information

10 October – 9 November 2018

Korean Cultural Centre Australia Gallery

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