Su Park
Yoho first started in Seoul, Korea.
I was working as a ceramic artist in Korea for over eight years, and my studio there was also called Studio Yoho, which is a combination of two Chinese characters in Korean pronunciation. 'Yo' means kiln (ceramic oven), and 'Ho' means house. During that time, I displayed my work in various countries and sold handmade ceramics in markets and to tea companies. I enjoyed teaching workshops, and holding regular courses both in the studios and outside.
In 2013, I moved to Helsinki to learn design, which was a transformative experience for me. One fundamental question that was asked during my studies was why we still produce products in this world. This made me feel lost and guilty. I eventually left ceramics behind and started looking for a new path. I focused on experience design and chose food as a medium. Later I founded a food design studio in Helsinki called AÄÅ with two other designers and organized diverse food events. I discovered how much I loved working with people and sharing what I had to offer, whether it was food or ceramics. After six years of design experience, I moved to the Netherlands to start my family.
So why am I back to ceramics now? I find craft to be the best medium for me. It allows me to connect with people from different walks of life, be it a chef, gardener, barista, and many more. Plus, craft is a great tool to be more conscious about daily objects in sustainable and aesthetic ways. When you make your tableware to fit you perfectly, you will enjoy using them thoroughly. Then it will gradually make you see familiar everyday objects from a new perspective.
Therefore, the workshops I offer are designed meticulously to cater to your preferences. I will happily assist you in creating durable and aesthetically pleasing products that you can use for a long time.
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Hope to meet you in the studio :)
Education
2013-2018
Aalto University
MA Product and Spatial Design Department
Helsinki, Finland
2007
Central Saint Martins University
Drawing and Illustration short courses
London, the UK
2000-2005
Kookmin University
BA Ceramic art & craft
Seoul, South Korea
Work experience
2018~2023
Brand designer
Nosht_Finland
Camino Cidery_ South Korea
Umteun Delicatessen_South Korea
2014~2019
Food Designer
Food design studio AÄÅ_Helsinki. Finland
The Dutch Institute of Food and Design the Netherlands_Netherlands
Food design studio Marije Vogelzang
2005-2012
Ceramic artist
Ceramic studio Yoho_South Korea
Ceramic studio Suhyun Park_South Korea
Studio Yoho is happily settled in Pottenbakkerij Heksenvuur.
Heike Rabe, the owner of Heksenvuur, is a genuine potter running her studio in Rotterdam for more than 35 years. You will have a chance to witness how a pottenbakkerij actually look like and her beautiful art works during your workshop.
