Guided by Nature

A synergistic exhibition showcasing the finest South Korean craftmanship from Lloyd Choi Gallery, set against the backdrop of Cox London’s nature-inspired, sculptural collection of lighting, furniture, and objects. This partnership honours the flow state harnessed by craftspeople guided by the wisdom of nature.​

Textile by Lee So-ra, Magnolia Chandelier by Cox London, Swaledale Serpent Table Cox London

Textile by Lee-So Ra, Cox London Magnolia Chandelier, Cox London Swaledale Serpent Table

After her first Ottchil piece, Lee started collecting colorful salvaged ramie fabric from local Hanbok (Korean traditional costume) tailors. She applies natural lacquer to deepen the hues before hand-stitching them into a large-scale Jogakbo.

Featuring the Cox London Magnolia Chandelier and Swaledale Serpent Table, hand made in our North London workshop. The Magnolia Chandelier is a large-scale forged iron chandelier of organic nature whilst the Swaledale Serpent Table is inspired by ancient Roman bronzes and animalia. 

Ceramics by Sun Ju-cheol, Cox London Reed Dining Table

Ceramics by Yun Ju-cheol, Cox London Reed Dining Table

Yun Ju-cheol, a ceramicist, uses the ‘Cheomjang’ technique, a 15th-century tradition, to create tactile ceramics. He applies white slip to a pot with a decorated surface, repeating the process up to a hundred times. Using a rice straw brush, Yun creates spikes that connect over the pot’s body, adorning them with gold to honor the technique’s birth. Yun has created a Moon Jar with tactile surfaces built up from porcelain white slip.

Also featured is the Reed Dining Table, iron trestles of stylised reed design and reeded frieze with inset pippy oak top and sled feet. A highly sculptural Magnolia Branch ceiling light is inspired by the Magnolia Tree.  

Woodwork by Mok-su, Cox London Rope Twist Table, Cox London Strata Mirror

Woodwork by Mok-su, Cox London Rope Twist Table, Cox London Strata Mirror

Korean artist Mok-su uses woodcarving as a meditation practice to calm his mind. His works feature gouge marks and subtle differences, hinting at his pursuit of neither perfection nor imperfection. Mok-su creates his own natural color palette using pigments from natural materials, often mistaken for other materials, showcasing the wonders of the material world. 

Featuring the Cox London Rope Twist Table, inspired by the celebrated 20th Century metalwork master, Gilbert Poillerat. To keep the construction strong and simple a few gilded accents were added to punctuate the design. The Cox London Large Gilt Iron Strata Mirror can also be seen. 

Ceramics by Yusun Won, Cox London Tree of Life Dressing Table, Cox London Ferro Vitro

Ceramics by Yusun Won, Cox London Tree of Life Dressing Table and Mirror, Cox London Ferro Vitro

Yusun Won, an award-winning artist, has moved back to South Korea and established a studio in Seoul. She has been developing innovative ceramic techniques, disrupting traditional Korean artefacts through unexpected reinterpretations. Won’s series explores unexpected spaces within her pieces, starting from observing an 18th-century Joseon Dynasty vessel, revealing concealed spaces and unlocking new hidden forms. She leaves the exterior unglazed to preserve the material’s natural quality, allowing the artist’s restless fingerprints to visible.

Cox London’s Tree of Life Dressing table with drop feet and tree base, marble drop in top and rectangular mirror. A glimpse of the sculptural Ferro Vitro Chandelier can also be seen.  

Black Pearl Cups Kim Hyun-ju, Textile by Lee So-ra, Cox London Ferro Vitro, Cox London Alchemist Table

Black Pearl Cups by Kim Hyun-ju, Textile by Lee So-Ra, Cox London Ferro Vitro

Kim Hyun-ju explores the ancient technique of mother-of pearl inlay to give a living palette to metal vessel forms. The ethereal quality of the mother-of-pearl interacts with the metal surface, producing an array of tones and enhancing the luminosity of the shell. Her pieces constantly interact with the changing light of their surroundings, transforming with the shifting patterns of sunlight and shadow. 

Featuring the Alchemist Table by Cox London, inspired by medieval altars and alchemical symbols, features a British stone top, a heavy steel rim, and four perforated brass panels. It can be configured for serving or dining. A glimpse of the sculptural Ferro Vitro Chandelier can also be seen.

Art by Park Sung-wook, Cox London Oak Leaf Console, Cox London Oak Branch Chandelier

Ceramic by Park Sung-wook, Cox London Oak Leaf Console, Cox London Oak Branch Chandelier

Park Sung-wook, a renowned ceramicist, specializes in Buncheong, a technique from the Joseon dynasty, using white slip on dark clay. Halo, emerged from a distinctive encounter the artist had while listening to piano music by the ocean. Every element—breeze, temperature, color, sounds, tone, and texture— were in harmony. Seeking to capture this sensory moment, Park expands his monochromatic palette and incorporates stoneware with cobalt, iron oxide, gold, white slip, and other mediums to create large-scale pieces that evokes the encounter

Also seen is a naturalistic Oak Leaf console table with bronzed iron trunk and foliate branches by Cox London. A glimpse of the Oak Branch Chandelier from Cox London/  

Wood bowls by Kim Min-wook, Cox London Rainforest Grove Table and Chairs

Wood work by Kim Min-wook, Cox London Rainforest Grove Table with Chairs

Kim Min-wook, a South Korean woodturner, has been practicing since 2013. He focuses on wood that reflects time’s character, embracing intricate patterns, weathered textures, and decay hues. Kim’s focus is on showcasing the innate qualities of natural materials, prioritizing design over practicality, and recognizing nature’s imprint. 

Featured are also the Cox London Rainforest Grove table chairs, a wrought iron octagonal table with a rainforest brown marble top and custom upholstered dining chairs, inspired by historic British oak and elm forests. A glimpse of the hand forged and patinated metalwork Oak Chandelier. 

Ceramics by Jo Hee-jin, Cox London Large Biblioteque.

Ceramics by Jo Hee-jin, Cox London Large Bibliothèque

Jo Hee-jin is a South Korean ceramist who uses unconventional objects to express her emotions and challenge utilitarian ceramic art. Her work, created using thousands of clay patches, resembles living creatures from a distance. Repetition and variation are key elements, and her work is intentionally incomplete, imbalanced, and unfinished, challenging both herself and the viewer. 

The Cox London Bibliothèque wall unit was inspired by a visit to La Maison de Verre in Paris. A multi functional free standing piece of furniture, the Bibliothèque includes a fold away desk, cast glass wired lanterns, hand beaten brass cupboards and steel mesh storage areas.