Namu Cho

Mirage 5 (Brooch), 2003. Damascene (24k gold inlaid on steel) on 22k gold, diamonds,
1 5/8 x 1 7/8 inches. Photo Hap Sakwa

Mirage 4-2 (Brooch), 2004. Damascene (24k gold inlaid on steel) on 22k gold, diamonds,
4 x 1 inches. Photo Hap Sakwa

BIOGRAPHY

Born: Seoul, Korea, 1955
Resides: Bethesda, Maryland
Education: Bowling Green State University (M.F.A., 1986); Kook Min University, Seoul, Korea (M.F.A., 1984); Kook Min University (B.A., 1982)

Selected Solo Exhibitions

1988
Total Gallery, Seoul, Korea.

Selected Group Exhibitions

2003
“Contemporary Korean Metalwork,” National Ornamental Metal Museum, Memphis.
“Asian Roots, Western Soil (Visual Poetry in Metal),” National Japanese American Historical Society (NJAHS), San Francisco.
“SOFA Chicago,” Navy Pier, Chicago.
“The Art of Gold,” Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento. Traveling.

2002
“Mint Condition Founder’s Circle Auction,” Mint Museum of Craft and Design, Charlotte, North Carolina.
“SOFA New York,” Seventh Regiment Armory, New York.
“Asian Inspirations,” The Real Mother Goose Gallery, Portland, Oregon.

1999
“Japanese Metal Technique,” Aaron Faber Gallery, New York.

1990
“Korean-American Metal Fiber,” Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff. Traveled.
“Korean Contemporary Today,” Seoul National Gallery, Korea.
“A Room with Candleholders,” Gallery Bing, Seoul, Korea.
“Korean-American Metals Exhibition (Olympic Effort),” Bowling Green, Ohio. Traveled.

1986
“M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition,” Bowling Green State University, Ohio.

1984
“M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition,” Kook Min University, Seoul, Korea.

Selected Bibliography

2002
“Exhibition in Print,” Metalsmith Magazine (fall).
Shanahan, John. “A Lasting Impression (The Artistry of Damascene Inlay),” AJM (March).

1990
Kim, Soyoun. “Space between Tradition and Contemporary,” Monthly Crafts (Seoul, Korea, March).

1988
“A Studio with Energy and Passion,” Monthly Bride (Seoul, Korea, July).

1986
Cho, Namu.
“Metalcraft Artist,” Monthly Design (Seoul, Korea, November).
Schick, Marjorie K. “Fifth Annual Selected University Metalsmiths,” Metalsmith Magazine (winter).