Welcome to the portfolio of Young-Hee Sweet
Metal & Lacquer Artist inspired by Nature and Time
Young-Hee Sweet
is a multidisciplinary artist working across metal craft design and fine art. Her creative practice explores the convergence of traditional Korean techniques—such as Jjoum Ipsa and Ottchil (lacquer)—with contemporary interpretations of nature, space, and time.
Education
2022 - 2024
Ph.D. Seoul National University of Science & Technology
1995-1998
Master of Fine Arts in Jewelry, Hongik University
Awards
2023
Grand Prize; Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award, Daegu University of Science and Technology, and Hyundai Design
Excellence Award, Hyundai Contemporary Jewelry Design
2023
2023 Excellence Design Award, International Jewelry Art Design, Korean Gem Trade Association
Exhibitions
Solo
2024
Invitational Exhibition of Seoul Jewelry Fair
2023
Davinci Hall Gallery, Seoul National University of Science and Technology
Group
Invited to exhibit at Pauahi Tower Center, Honolulu, Hawaii; Participating Faculty Artist, Hanyang University Exhibition; Invited Artist at Annual Member Exhibitions of the Korea Craft Designer Association (KCDA); KAAH Group Exhibitions in Honolulu and Incheon (2017–Present); OPK Oil Painting Group Exhibitions, Insadong, Korea (2023, 2025); and international group exhibitions in Japan and Canada.
With over 80 group exhibitions to her name, she has actively exhibited both in Korea and internationally.