Yeonsoo Kim

Yeonsoo Kim is a South Korean ceramic artist currently based in the United States. His work has received national and international recognition, including being named one of NCECA’s Emerging Artists of 2020. Most recently, he was honored with Best in Show at the 2025 Smithsonian Craft Show and was distinguished as the Featured Artist and Best in Show winner at Richmond Art and Design (2025).

He has participated in prestigious residencies at the Archie Bray Foundation, where he was awarded the Matsutani Fellowship and the Etchart-Satre Fellowship. His residency experience also includes the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft and the Korea Ceramic Foundation. Kim’s practice continues to explore the profound dialogue between tradition and contemporary form, focusing on the evocative "breathing volume" and the visceral presence of clay.