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Chang Ok-im
  • FieldArt Departments / Oriental Embroidery
  • Countrykorea

 

A Master craftswoman in Oriental embroidery

 

1.Founded the Oriental Embroidery Institute in (1979)

2.Award from several national arts exhibitions and display of artworks at various exhibitions in Korea and abroad, such as Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, Lotte Gallery

3.Display of work at various exhibitions in famous department stores of Japan and overseas exhibitions

4.Made commemorative objects for such visiting dignitaries as U.S. presidents, Spanish king, Japanese Prime Minister(2008)

5.Received the visitors to the International Embroidery Institute in Insa-dong during the visit by Japanese Prime Minister(2009)

6.Made commemorative objects for German chancellor during the G20 World Summit(2010)

7.Currently serving as Chairperson of International Embroidery Institute and providing the lectures on embroidery