SO DONG CHOE

 

SO DONG CHOE

1965 born in Korea

1992 B.F.A.,MokWon University 

1994 M.F.A.,MokWon University 

 

So Dong Choe, based in South Korea, is a renowned sculptor whose work explores the harmonious relationship between humanity and nature. Inspired by the structural forms of living cells, his sculptures express the enduring spirit of humanity and a deep respect for nature.

Through the contrast between vibrant colors and the natural tones of stone, Choe highlights themes of hope and eternity. His signature white circular forms symbolize a journey across time toward an infinite future.

  • Residencies / Exhibitions

     

    2019 BenQ International Sculpture Symposium, Taiwan

    2019 16th Kajima Sculpture Competition, Japan

    2019 1st Waregem Symposium, Belgium

    2019 1st Riyadh International Sculpture Symposium, Saudi Arabia

    2019 UTARAYAN International Sculpture Symposium, India

    2018 Izmir Bronze Symposium, Turkey

    2018 "Xuan Zang Road" International Sculpture Symposium, China 

    2018 Buyukcekmece Municipality International Sculpture Symposium, Turkey

    2018 Buyukcekmece International Sculpture Symposium, Turkey

    2018 The 28th Stone in the Galilee, Israel

    2016 International Sculpture Symposium Adelade hills, Australia

    2016 The 3rd Lih-Pao International Sculpture Biennal, Taiwan (Excellent Prize Award)

    2015 7th Tehran Annual International Sculpture Symposium, Iran (First Prize Award)

    2013 Lih-Pao International Sculpture Biennial Award, Taiwan (Excellent Prize Award)

    2012 Second Wuhu "Liu Kaiqu Award", China (Silver Prize Award)

    2009 The 5th China (HUI AN) Stone Carving Competition, China (Second Prize Award)

    1994 First OITA Asian Sculpture Open Competition, Japan (First Prize Award)

  • Awards

    2016 Excellent Prize Award: The 3rd Lih-Pao International Sculpture Biennale, Taiwan 

    2015 1st Prize Award: 7th Tehran Annual International Sculpture Symposium, Iran

    2013 Excellent Prize Award: Lih-Pao International Sculpture Biennial, Taiwan 

    2012 Silver Prize Award: Second Wuhu ”Liu Kaiqu Award”, China 

    2009 Second Prize: The 5th China (HUI AN) Stone Carving Competition

    1997 Chief Director Award: The Korea Environmental Sculpture Grand Contest, Korea

    1994 Grand Prize: First OITA Asian Sculpture Open Competition, Japan

     

    Public Arts

    2024 Tunnel Traversing, Chaozhou Railway Park, Pingtung, Taiwan

    2024 Permanency 2150, Hebei Academy Women's Dormitory, Hebei, China

    2024 Permanency 2150, Wenzhou City, China

    2023 Permanency 2150, Zhangzhou City, China

    2022 Permanency 2150, Wenzhou City, China

    2021 Permanency 2150, Zhangzhou City, China

    2019 Public Art Installation for the Lixing Underground Parking Lot,  Taiwan

    2015 Bao-Zan Development Building Installation Artwork, Taiwan

     

  • Tunnel Traversing

    2024 Chaozhou Railway Park 
  • Permanency 2150

    2019 Lixing Underground Parking Lot

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