2025
A Cup of Tradition, an Afterglow of the Seasons
Inspired by chaekgado paintings from the Joseon dynasty, the Chaekgadohwa Cup Set is a set of ceramic liquor cups featuring expressive illustrations that capture the changing seasons of spring, summer, autumn, and winter. The pictorial structure of chaekgado and the colors of the seasons have been reinterpreted through a contemporary sensibility and transformed into a modern cup design.
Rather than directly reproducing the symbolic elements found in chaekgado, the design reimagines historical Korean ceramic forms—including the melon-shaped maebyeong, the traditional maebyeong, and the moon jar—within the distinctive compositional framework of chaekgado. By reconstructing the unique forms and aesthetic qualities of traditional Korean ceramics through the pictorial composition of chaekgado, the collection creates a new sculptural value in which past and present come together in harmony.
Through a design where tradition and modernity coexist harmoniously, the collection offers an experience of holding the changing seasons within a single cup.
Handle with care, as external impact may cause the ceramic to break or chip.
Sudden temperature changes may cause cracking or breakage.
Do not use over direct heat, in an oven, or on an induction cooktop.
