- "The traditional craft of Korean ceramics, imbued with subtle, natural colors, embodies the mystique and harmony between man and nature. From the elegant shapes and bluish cast of Goryeo Porcelains, to the Joseon White Porcelain, with their simple designs, Korean ceramics present a proud legacy, unveiling the culture's reserved and thoughtful spirit." Acclaimed independent filmmaker Michael Oblowitz presents the celebrated history of Korean ceramic production from its rudimentary beginnings, to its culmination in contemporary culture as the high tech basis for transistor boards, motherboards and micro chips that form the processing basis for Korean electronic giants such as Samsung and LG. Featuring model and actress Estella Warren, and legendary Korean actor and comedian, Johnny Yune, the journey, which begins as a primitive art form transforms into a technological behemoth, is epitomized by the five Korean master ceramicists who are the feature of the documentary. The film demonstrates their process in creating ceramic masterpieces and discusses the resurgence of the ancient art in Icheon, Korea.—Lauren Bennett
- A Thousand Year Journey tells the story of traditional Korean ceramic art, dojagi, from its origins over 1,000 years ago to the present through war, loss, and revival. Dojagi captures the personality of Korea itself: naturalistic, simple, and stylized despite a history of turmoil and oppression. Five great ceramicists of Icheon, Korea, have been instrumental in reviving the art, re-establishing ceramic production in Korea, and carrying on this ancient legacy. Their lives and personalities were formed through pressure and great effort, just as a block of clay is shaped by water, fire, and imagination into a work of art.
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