Yeonsoo Kim

Yeonsoo Kim is a ceramic artist from Haenam, South Korea, currently based in the U.S. He earned a BFA from Hongik University and an MFA in ceramics from the University of Georgia. Deeply rooted in Korean ceramic traditions, Kim apprenticed with Onggi masters in Jeolla-do and Gyeongsang-do, shaping both his technique and artistic philosophy. His work has received national and international recognition, including being named one of NCECA’s Emerging Artists of 2020 and receiving Best in Show at the 2025 Smithsonian Craft Show. He has participated in residencies at institutions such as the Archie Bray Foundation, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, and the Korea Ceramic Foundation. Kim’s practice explores the dialogue between tradition and contemporary form.