Kyung-hee Hong facts for kids

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The native form of this personal name is Hong Kyung-hee. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.

Quick facts for kids Kyung-hee Hong
Born	1954 (age 70–71) Seoul, South Korea
Occupation	Sculptor
Employer	Hongik University

Korean name
Hangul	홍경희
Revised Romanization	Hong Gyeong-hui
McCune–Reischauer	Hong Kyŏnghŭi

'Work 8403', copper and kuromido sculpture by Kyung-hee Hong, 1984, Metropolitan Museum of Art

Kyung-hee Hong (born November 18, 1954) is a talented artist from South Korea. She is well-known for creating beautiful sculptures, especially those made from metal.

About Kyung-hee Hong

Kyung-hee Hong was born in Seoul, the capital city of South Korea. She studied art and earned a special degree in metal craft. This means she learned how to create amazing artworks using different types of metal. Today, she shares her knowledge and skills by teaching art at Hongik University in Seoul.

Her Art in Famous Places

Kyung-hee Hong's sculptures are so impressive that they have been shown in very important art museums. For example, one of her sculptures was part of a special art show. This show was called One of a Kind: The Studio Craft Movement. It was held at the famous Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Her work was on display for many months, from December 2006 to September 2007. This allowed many people to see and appreciate her wonderful creations.

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