Eunhwa Son

( Una Son )

una.w.son@gmail.com

Eunhwa Son was born in South Korea. She received her M.F.A in Metalsmithing and Jewelry design from University of Kansas in 2015, and her B.F.A in Metal Design from Hanyang University, South Korea in 2009.

She continually experiments with different materials, techniques, and forms. Moreover, she attempts to discover logical constructions and forms inspired by rhythms, motions, accumulations, and structures that naturally exist in her surroundings and personal memories.

Education

2015                M.F.A. in Metalsmithing/Jewelry,  University of Kansas, KS, USA

2009                B.F.A. in Metal Design,  Hanyang University, South Korea

Work Experience

2015                Commission Work for the Spencer Museum of Art, University of Kansas, KS, USA

2013-2015     Graduate Teaching Assistant for Digital Jewelry Design class, University of Kansas, KS, USA

2014                Graduate Teaching Assistant for Intro to Casting for Jewelry class, University of Kansas, KS, USA

2007                Art Teacher, Sun, Moon, and Star Art Academy, Daegu, South Korea

2005                Sales Associate (Accessories), Lotte Department Store, Daegu, South Korea

2004                Wedding Assistant, Gangnam Wedding Convention, Seoul, South Korea

Awards and Honors

2016                2016 NICHE Awards Winner: Fine Jewelry and Fashion Jewelry, NICHE Magazine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

2015                2016 NICHE Awards Finalist: Fine Jewelry and Fashion Jewelry, NICHE Magazine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

2015                MJSA Vision Awards, 2nd Place: Future of the Industry (Tie: Two of my works), Attleboro, MA, USA

2015                The Semi-Finalist, Rapid Jewelry Fashion Show (3D Printed Jewelry Design Competition): Exhibition in Motion, Boston, MA, USA

2015                Kelvin & Helen Hoover Award, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA

2013-15         Departmental Travel Fund Scholarship, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA

2014                2015 NICHE Awards Finalist: Fashion Jewelry, NICHE Magazine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

2014                Marilyn DaSilva Designer/Creator Scholarship, Women’s Jewelry Association, NY, USA

2013                Myra Goldstein Student Scholarship, Women’s Jewelry Association, NY, USA

2013                Personal Work and Scholarship Honors Featured in KU Online News Article, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA

2013                Custer Award, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA

2012                Student Scholarship, Women’s Jewelry Association, NY, USA

2012-2013     Visual Art Department Scholarship, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA

2011-2013     International Merit Scholarship, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA

2009                Graduated with honors, Hanyang University, South Korea

2009                Full Tuition Scholarship, Hanyang University, South Korea

2005-2006     Academic scholarships, Hanyang University, South Korea

2005                Award certificate for Hand-drawing and painting jewelry, Korea Contemporary Jewelry Competition, South Korea

Exhibitions

2016                MJSA Vision Awards Winner's case, MJSA Expo, Jacob K. Javits Center, NY, USA

2015                So Fresh + So Clean, 2nd Annual Ethical Metalsmiths International Student Exhibition, Online exhibition, Ethical Metalsmiths           

                          Website

2015                Rapid Jewelry Fashion Show (3D Printed Jewelry Design Competition): Exhibition in Motion, The Semi-Finalist, Boston Park Plaza

                          Hotel, Boston, MA, USA

2015                Momentum, 2015 SNAG Juried Student Exhibition, Boston Park Plaza Hotel, Boston, MA, USA

2015                Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition “Non+Precious”, Art and Design Gallery, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA

2015                2015 Niche Awards Finalists Gallery, The American Made Show, Washington DC, USA

2014                WE ARE SNAG: Identity, Online exhibition, The Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG) Website

2014                Graduate Student Show, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA

2014                The City of Overland Park's Juried Art Exhibition, Art at the Center, Overland Park, KS, USA

2013                Acumen: Celebrating the Mark, Hobbs Taylor Lofts Gallery, Lawrence, KS, USA

2013                Graduate Student Show, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA

2009                Graduate Exhibition, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea

2006                Junior Art Exhibition, Hanyang University, Ansan City, South Korea
 

Technical Skills

·      Jewelry design/sketching

·      Matrix design software and Milling machine

·      Lost wax casting

·      Soldering

·      Forging

·      Enameling

·      Titanium anodizing

·      Stone setting

·      Stone carving

·      Electroforming

·      Laser-cutting/engraving

·      Korean damascene inlay

·      Granulation

Workshops and Conferences

2015                SOFA Expo, Chicago, IL, USA

2015                SNAG Conference, Impact: Looking Back, Forging Forward, Boston, MA, USA

2014                Gemvision Design Symposium, Davenport, Iowa, USA

2015                Joe Muench, Artist workshop, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA

2014                Jillian Moore, Artist workshop, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, USA

2013                SNAG Meta-Mosaic Conference, Toronto, Canada

2013                Basic Stone Setting class, GRS Training Center, Emporia, Kansas, USA

2012                Marilyn and Jack da Silva, Artist workshop, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA

2011                Helen Shirk, Artist workshop, University of Kansas, Lawrence