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cover-page: LANGKAWI , MALAYSIA FIVE-STAR LUXURY
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This issue is dedicated to extraordinary friends of art, philantrophy and nature. Dubai based Mr Wael Alteen prepared the cover-page of our special Tropical Travel Issue No 27, and we are very thankful that he helped us to make this cover-page possible and especially thanks to the responsible photographer, of the Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi resort that epitomize the spirit of this extraordinary place with its 10-million-year-old rainforest, while respecting the nature and its conditions. We have also major international brands, which bring an certain air of exclusivity and even a great amount of good-will with their latest projects highlighted in this isseu as well. And I trust that this will come trough in the following pages, with our stories and focus on the ethical projects and dedication of the brands towards philantrophy projects.
This issue gathers the top news from the sustainable luxury industry and we as a World's first magazine dedicated to sustainable luxury and art, seek to continue our collaborations with brands that share our values for sustainability, transparency and ethics, and all who demand high ethical standards and approach in their work. In addition, I have selected my personal top novelties from the high jewellery brands and fashion and luxury sustainable travel. I wish to invite you to discover our selection of artists trending now and new collaborations unveiled,, until the next time .
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iaget Announces Shiva Safai as New Friend of the Brand
Model. Influencer. Entrepreneur. Style Icon and New Friend of the Brand for Piaget. These are just a few of the words that have been used to describe the strikingly beautiful, Shiva Safai. Shiva was born in Iran and raised in Norway. She moved to Los Angeles where she is now based, at the age of 19. Just two years later Shiva founded her first company, which she ran for nearly a decade.
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“We are so happy to welcome Shiva to the Piaget family as a Friend of the Brand. Her timeless personal style perfectly expresses the essence of Piaget’s creations. Moreover, Shiva exemplifies today’s Piaget woman who is classic and elegant, yet bold, stylish and confident!” explains Chabi Nouri, CEO of Piaget.
With her classic elegant style, Shiva has become renown as a style icon and has graced several international magazine covers. She has hosted LA Fashion Week and has made guest appearances in several US television shows. In 2016 Harper’s Bazaar Arabia recognized Shiva as one of their best- dressed, securing her reputation as an International Style Icon. In 2018, Forbes US reported “this Instagram Influencer is building a lifestyle brand through beauty and fashion”. Like for Piaget, philanthropy is important to Shiva and she supports organizations that support women’s and children’s health and education. Piaget looks forward to supporting Shiva in her charitable projects. “We are so happy to welcome Shiva to the Piaget family as a Friend of the Brand. Her timeless personal style perfectly expresses the essence of Piaget’s creations. Moreover, Shiva exemplifies today’s Piaget woman who is classic and elegant, yet bold, stylish and confident!” explains Chabi Nouri, CEO of Piaget. Together with this announcement, Piaget is also delighted to share behind-the-scenes footage and two images of Shiva Safai wearing Piaget’s latest Sunlight collection. Shot in New York during the spring, the content showcases Shiva in various moments during a Piaget photoshoot. “I am thrilled to join the Piaget Society! Piaget is a brand whose captivating playfulness I have long admired. Its elegant designs elevate any outfit and should be the finishing touch for every stylish woman!” shares the new Piaget Friend of the Brand, Shiva Safai.
About Piaget The unique allure of Piaget lies in the audacity of its style. Charismatic and flamboyant, dazzling watch and jewellery creations embody the radiance that defines the Maison. This passion for daring creativity was born in La Côte-aux-Fées, where Georges-Edouard Piaget set up his first workshop in 1874 in the family farmhouse and devoted himself to producing high- precision movements. This marked the start of an ever-growing reputation. Faithful to its pioneering spirit, in the late 1950s Piaget set about designing and manufacturing the ultra-thin movements that would become the Maison’s trademark and leave a lasting impression in the art of watchmaking. Driven by Yves G. Piaget, the Maison swept to new heights of creativity in the 1960s. Piaget developed many privileged relationships with artists and artisans who greatly impacted generations with their inspirations and creativity. Resulting in different collaborations, Piaget strongly believed in creative minds and artistic values. Using raw materials and strong craftsmanship, Piaget developed its own style; mastering the use of gold, exploring with colors, innovating new shapes, using precious gems and hard stones dials. The Maison’s jewellery collection grew in a strong direction with a resolute emphasis in color, giving birth to the iconic Piaget look. Building on over 140 years of history, the ever-bold Maison continues to innovate by offering jewels in motion, elegant and extravagant High Jewellery collections, as well as remarkable watches. In a world unconstrained by boundaries, Piaget the watchmaker-jeweler continues to explore unexpected creative possibilities, turning gold, stones and gems into brilliant works of art. For additional information, please contact Sophie Murbach (sophie.murbach@piaget.com)
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“We are very pleased that Nicole is joining the Piaget Society. Her creativity and audacious style reflect Piaget’s core values. We are very much looking forward to working hand in hand with Nicole on bringing the spirit of Piaget to the digital world!” Chabi Nouri, CEO of Piaget.
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Nicole Warne is considered one of the leading digital influencers internationally, with an audience of over 2.3 million. Having established a successful e-commerce and digital business by the age of 20, Nicole has gone on to be one of the most sought after creatives in the digital space. Nicole has been recognized in the FORBES ‘30 Under 30’ and Business of Fashion’s ‘#BoF500: The People Shaping the Global Industry’ (2015, 2016, 2017). As a respected member of the global fashion community, Nicole was a guest judge for the inaugural Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ list (2019) and the Woolmark Prize (2017). She has also been the official presenter for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia twice, which was live- streamed globally, and made several television appearances, including Asia’s Next Top Model where she acted as a mentor and guest judge.
Nicole started her career as a fashion intern at Grazia and Harper’s Bazaar Australia whilst studying business at college and working full-time. After an inspiring trip toTokyo, she opened her e-bay store and blog, Gary Pepper Vintage, which sold vintage clothing and accessories and would be the stepping stones for her career trajectory. Nicole often cites her parents as her role models. Growing up with her two siblings, her parents would often start new businesses with a positive “What’s the worst that could happen?” attitude. This instilled in her a strong perseverance, independence and work ethic from an early age. When asked what inspires her she credits meeting her followers from around the world and being surrounded by nature. She loves being outdoors and has hiked through some of the most scenic destinations in the world. f all industries, should find more ways to support a more sustainable and ethical approach
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Nicole hopes the fashion industry, and all industries, can find more ways to support a more sustainable and ethical approach to their practices and help reduce their carbon footprint. “We are very pleased that Nicole is joining the Piaget Society. Her creativity and audacious style reflect Piaget’s core values. We are very much looking forward to working hand in hand with Nicole on bringing the spirit of Piaget to the digital world!” explains Chabi Nouri, CEO of Piaget. Together with this announcement, Piaget is also delighted to share behind-the-scenes footage and an image of Nicole Warne wearing Piaget’s latest Sunlight collection. Shot in New York during the spring, the content showcases Nicole in various moments during a Piaget photoshoot.
She is an ambassador for Adopt Change, a charity that works to change legislation in Australia around adoption so that more children can find a permanent home, a cause that is close to her heart as she is adopted herself. She’s passionate about the environment, holistic health, animal rights and human rights.
“I’m thrilled to be joining Piaget, a respected and renowned leader in the luxury space, as Friend of the Brand. Piaget’s core values in design, craftsmanship, and art resonate with me and my style. I am excited to embark on the next chapter; creating and sharing alongside a brand I love” shares the new Piaget Friend of the Brand, Nicole Warne.
THE ADRIATIC COAST OF MONTENEGRO FORMS A BACK DROP TO MAISON RAMI KADI LATEST HAUTE COUTURE Rami Kadi opens the Int. Fashion Festival in Porto Montenegro - the gem of the Adriatic coast
After the world premiere of his new haute couture collection "The Temple of Flora" during the Paris Fashion Week, Rami Kadi brings this collection to new jet-set favourite; Porto Montenegro, marine paradise between the Croatian and Greek riviera. Rami Kadi is one of the most liked fashion designers at the moment, whose couture is worn by the most famous women in the world, on the red carpet at the Oscars, the Cannes Festival, etc. Among many of his admirerers are Jessica Jung, Isabel Fontana, Leona König, Isabel Gular, Janet Jackson, Sara Sampioand many more.
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Adriatic sea with its crystal clear waters plays stunning setting for this collection inspired by the fragility of nature and its intriguing shine, that Mr Kadi artfully transforms into unforgettable haute couture. As regular as Rami Kadi is at High Fashion Week in Paris, as often do we hope to see him again in world-renown Montenegro or other beautiful coastal jet-set resort very soon.
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MAISON RAMI KADI HAUTE COUTURE Rami Kadi Couture Fall-Winter 2019-20 titled “The Temple Of Flora”, presented in Paris earlier this month during the Paris Hute Couture fashion week, is a masterfully executed collection of gowns and cocktail dresses, each hand crafted with an extreme degree of sharpness and a delicate savoir faire. Using paintbrush on floating organza to re-create the softens of petals and then ingeniously embellishing an accompanying bodice pieces with thousand of crystals, is reminiscent of the fresh dow that glistens on the flora in the early morning, Mr Rami’s couture collection is shining just as vibrantly emancipating women from the restraints of conventional associations with prettiness and delicacy.
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ANNA HU's « SILK ROAD MUSIC COLLECTION » GLOBAL GRAND DEBUT IN 2019 PARIS HAUTE COUTURE WEEK
Other than « Silk Road Music Collection », there were also nine other ANNA HU’s latest creations in Paris this time. Each piece all individually represents HU’s ongoing enthusiasm in music, culture, and nature, bringing the audience an eye-opening experience in art. M. Pascal Morand, Executive President of Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, also joined ANNA HU at the brand’s cocktail reception to congratulate her new collection and officially announce her as member of the Paris Haute Couture Committee.
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ollowing the exceptional emerald-coloured coast of Malaysia this resort belongs to impressive Ritz-Carlton portofolio of luxury hotels and resorts an imatucilate collection of most beautiful paradise escapes in serene nature beauty. No wonder that guests who stay at a Ritz-Carlton hotels, rank among most satisfied and happy hotel guests, according tos J.D. Power North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index (2018). Entirely dedicated to pampe and spoil its discerned guests, the emerald sea surrounding this resort is mirrored in its outdoor pool that perfectly
highlights its astonishing setting, and blends in the resort equipped with the modern and vibrant architecture that truly defines this resort and sets it apart from any other in the country. The ancient heritage of its location, is successfully presented in the architectural style of the resort, its interiors and materials used and even its daily operations and dedication to sustainability, one of prioritzed pilars of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Resort group. Visitors who travel to Langkawi archipelago for holiday and pleasure come here to enjoy nature and luxury at its best in Malysia. Langkawi is made up of 99 islands on Malaysia’s west coast. Surrounded by turquoise sea, the interior of the main island is a mixture of picturesque paddy fields and jungle-clad hills. If you’re intent on carting off duty-free alcohol, cigarettes and chocolate, then this is the place to be. Still, nature lovers will find the island just as agreeable as the shoreline is fringed by powder-fine sand Luxury in the heart of 10 million-year-old rainforest The island is especially recognised for its excellent diving opportunities and other exciting holiday opportunities, if you should ever want to leave the secluded beach and five-star luxury of The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi resort. expansive 10-million-year-old rainforest on the edge of the Andaman Sea awaits the adventorous traveller. The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi truly enables discerned travelers to discover the world where luxury and nature intersect. Hike through the dense, dynamic jungle or listen to the whispers of the forest from your sundeck. Kayak through mangroves, or simply gaze over the ocean during dinner. Whatever siren song calls to you in Malaysia, you will find its reply at this five-star resort.
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A SPA SANCTUARY IMMERSED IN THE RITUALS OF MALAYSIA Offering six overwater spa pavilions, The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Langkawi gives physical form to the ethereal qualities of each spa experience. Here, even the treatment rooms appear to float on a wave of relaxation. Discover an exciting menu of services informed by the healing and beauty rituals of Malaysia’s shamans and midwives. The Mandi Bunga Inspired Ritual, for example, takes its cue from the bathing rituals of Malay royal houses.
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BEACH FRONT LUXURY IN LANGKAWI The new sensational Luxury retreat by Ritz Carlton is the most perfect tribute to LANGKAWI , MALAYSIA’s ANCIENT NATURAL BEAUTY of 10-million-year-old tropical rainforest by, showcasing the beauty and splendour of this legendary nature.
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Guests are invited to sit back and relax or our enjoy luxury suites with an exclusive overnight offer featuring cozy accommodations and daily credits for food and beverage. See details for new offers on the Ritz-Carlton web-site.
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Guest Room Features & Amenities Mr Wael Alteen enjoyed following Guest Room Features & Amenities during his stay: Generous, comfortable living space indoors and outdoors - Tasteful contemporary decor with Malaysian accents - Private balconies or terraces with panoramic views of the resort’s lush rainforest and the Andaman Sea - Spacious marble bathrooms with separate shower and bathtub Entertainment system with Bluetooth connection - Complimentary high-speed, wireless Internet access - Twice-daily housekeeping with evening turndown service - Childproof set up in guest rooms available upon request - In-room safe Coffee and tea-making facilities - Fully stocked refreshment cabinet - 24-hour inroom private dining! Well that defines a 5star service, indeed not always available at competing hotel gropus.
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he Ritz-Carlton brand enjoys high levels of consumer loyalty and advocacy, with 70% or more of guests stating they “definitely will” recommend the brand to someone else and more than half of the guests saying they “definitely will” stay at that hotel chain again, according tos J.D. Power North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index (2018). A 5-STAR STAY IN LANGKAWI So what is it that the loyal Ritz-Carlton guests love so much? Well, when it comes to the experience offered to guest of Langkawi with its rainforest location and authentic experiences, The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi specializes in the extraordinary. Guests here are invited to step into a world where luxury takes the form of contemporary style infused with elements of nature and tradition. Here, you are as apt to explore the jungle as you are, to indulge in fine cuisine or entrust your heart’s desire to the enchanted Walkway of Wishes. Additional amenities at this five-star Langkawi resort include a long list of on-site offers and priviledges for the guests, including: Accommodation with rainforest views - Private pools in the villas - The island's only overwater spa -Three pools, including a beachfront pool - 4 distinctive dining experiences, & much more.
An unique arrival experience After a short drive from the Langkawi Int. Airportnter the first time arrival experience to The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi features, the Walkway of Wishes stands ready to greet you. This feature is filled with water from the Lake of the Pregnant Maiden, or Dayang Bunting, which is said to have the power to make wishes come true. Simply write your wish on a stone, and place it in the fountain to change your future. This is perhaps the first indication that your experience at this Langkawi hotel will be full of new discoveries. Whether you wish to spend the day on the famous Pantai Cenang Beach, located near the hotel, or hiking through the rainforest in search of waterfalls, your future is yours to write. Choose from a variety of activities, like dance, jewelry making and textile printing. Or consider skiing along a volcanic lake and learning wildlife photography. The concierge is also available to assist in crafting an itinerary customized to your interests. Created in the harmoni with nature, this arthitectural avant-garde state of art resort might impress with avant-garde rooms and overwater spa pavilions of the Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi making it one of the island’s most indulgent escapes, but it’s the surrounding rainforest- over 10 million years old- and views of the Andaman Sea beyond that will win you over… Words: Nermin Ahmet Images: Wael Alteen
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In order to further meet the demands for a more comfortable and personalised travel experience. With the introduction of the A380, the South Korean capital’s Incheon airport now joins London Heathrow, Paris Charles de Gaulle, New York JFK and Sydney as top destination served by the airline’s award-winning aircraft.
. “ T h i s y e a r a l s o m a r k s t h e n i n e y e a r s o f f l y i n g .t o S e o u l , a n d w e w i s h t o e x p r e s s o u r h e a r t f e l t a p p r e c i a t i o n f o r t h e t r e m e n d o u s s u p p o r t a n d r e c o g n i t i o n w e ’ v e “received over the past years from our guests and all our stakeholders. They have all been instrumental in cementing Etihad’s position as a leading airline in this market and beyond." Etihad launched its Abu Dhabi to Seoul service in December 2010, and upgraded the daily flights to its state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on 1 August 2018.
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. Robin Kamark, Etihad Aviation Group Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We are delighted to include Seoul as one of our most important destinations on the Etihad network with the increased capacity and flagship flying experience only the A380 can provide. The move will guarantee product consistency and more convenient travel options for more customers travelling to and from Korea, ensuring they experience the ultimate flying experience." “While we will continue to offer an unparalleled experience for all our guests, we believe the power of choice is with the passenger to decide what products are right for them. That’s why we launched the new ‘Choose Well’ brand platform late last year, to invite our guests to decide how they fly through a new range of products and travel options designed to meet all requirements."
EY Korea Country Manager, Jinmoon Ahn; Deputy Head of Mission, Rashed Al Shamsi; EY Chief Commercial Officer, Robin Kamark; UAE Ambassador to Korea His Excellency Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi; flanked by EY Cabin Crew
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Abu Dhabi based national airline of the United Arab Emirates - Etihad Airways, celebrated the deployment of its first Airbus A380 ‘Super Jumbo’ on its scheduled daily services to Seoul, South Korea, less than a year after upgrade to its state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, in 2018. The occasion was marked with a spectacular ‘Abu Dhabi Night’ evening reception at The Shilla, Seoul’s most iconic landmark hotel, with the venue hosting a unique opportunity to showcase the two cultures, Korean and Emirati, coming together. The event was attended by leading figures from the local government, diplomats, media, corporate partners and the travel trade. To highlight the cosmopolitan nature of Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the UAE, and to promote cultural fusion between Emirati and Korean people, the evening featured a series of performances by Arabic and Korean artists, and also offered a tapestry of cuisines fusing the cultures together through taste. The evening gave a glimpse into the fascinating culinary experiences every leisure and business traveller can enjoy in Abu Dhabi.
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tihad Airways is preparing to launch seasonal flights between Abu Dhabi and the beautiful coastal city of Salalah, Southern Oman, in time for the region’s unique Khareef, or green season. Salalah is one of the few locations on the Arabian Peninsula that experiences a monsoon season, creating extensive vegetation growth and spectacular waterfalls throughout the coastal ranges, and delivering significantly lower temperatures than the rest of the Gulf Cooperation Council. Etihad will fly to Salalah four times per week between 2 July and 31 August, the peak of the green season. The flights, to be operated with two-class Airbus A320 aircraft, will depart Abu Dhabi at 8.05am each Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, arriving at 10.00am, and enabling guests to begin their break by early afternoon. Robin Kamark, Chief Commercial Officer, Etihad Aviation Group, said: “Salalah is one of the most soughtafter destinations in Oman, and Khareef is an amazing season in which to visit. The green mountains and flowing waterfalls are rare and beautiful in this region, and less than two hours flying time from Abu Dhabi. Our new seasonal flights provide a great opportunity to experience this extraordinary destination at one of the best times of the year, either for a short break or an extended period." The flights to Salalah will take to 25 the number of weekly Etihad flights between Abu Dhabi and Oman - 21 to Muscat and four to Salalah. For more information, or to make a booking, visit www.etihad.com. MORALMODA MAGAZINE
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TWO SEASONS HOTEL DUBAI WINS HOZPITALITY CHEF EXCELLENCE AWARD 2019 Chef Samantha Kekulandara won the Award of Lifetime Achievement at the 2nd “Hospitality Chef Excellence Awards” ceremony
Chef Samantha Kekulandara won the Award of Lifetime Achievement at the 2nd “Hozpitality Chef Excellence Awards” ceremony last month at Rixos Premium Dubai.
Award of Lifetime Achievement was presented at the event supported by the Emirates Culinary Guild and ICCA Duba, The Two Seasons Hotel Head F&B Artist has won one of the most valuable title of the ceremony. The Chef is known for his amazing carvings and food sculptures mostly displayed in La Terrasse Restaurant of the hotel. Freddy Farid, Managing Director of Two Seasons Hotel Company FZ LLC, expressed his happiness over the victory of Chef Samantha and congratulated him for his amazing achievement. “We appreciate the recognition that has been given to Chef Samantha and we thank our guests and judges for their great support and appreciate all the efforts and hard work by him and our team.”
From Silver to Gold medal in 2019 “After winning the Silver medal during the last year ceremony I am proud to achieve my goal of winning the gold medal this year. I will be participating with the same enthusiasm next year to be awarded for my work in more categories. I would also like to thank my colleagues and the management of the Two Seasons Hotel for their
fantastic support!” said the Chef , who was also awarded with 5 gold medals during the Culinary World Cup of 2018 in Luxembourg, and 3 silver medal during the Culinary Olympic in Germany in 2016 along with more than 30 gold medals in UAE past years. It is worth mentioning that the Chef did one for 3 years consecutively from 2015 the Best Kitchen Artist during the SIAL Culinary Competition in Abu Dhabi organized by Emirates Culinary Guild. An award winning hotel team This list is added to the many awards Two Seasons Hotel has won, including Best 4 Star Hotel Of The Year. Recently hotel team received the Dubai Sustainably Award from H.E. Helal Almarri, Director General of Departments of Tourism and Commerce Marketing for the 4 star hotel category, with many more. House
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The M.A.D.Gallery introduces “LINK”, a collection of powerful sculptures by Korean artist, Young-Deok Seo.
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To reveal the complexities of the human character, Young-Deok shapes human figures through a meticulous and labo-rious process, using a very unconventional raw material: metal chain! According to the Seoul-based artist, connecting the harsh medium of metal chain with the softness of the human body conveys the power and fragility of man, during a time of chaotic industrialization. Depending on the size of the work, one sculpture takes months to complete, with the disassembling and reassembling of the chain and welding consuming the most time. The exhibition includes a line-up of five sculptures, each one expressing human emotions from peacefulness to perfect happiness: The thinker 300, Meditation 285, Anguish 23, Nirvana 37 and Meditation 130. Why is there a number in the title of each piece? That number is the length in meters of chain used to create the work. For example, The thinker 300 uses 300 metres of bike chain! MEDITATION 285 ANGUISH 23 NIRVANA 37 02 MEDITATION 130 Creation Process “One day, I came across a pile of metal chain dumped on the street,” Young-Deok describes the inspiration for his medium of choice, “It seemed a machine-like thing wriggling as if it had life. I felt like I was looking at a jerking human being lying on the street. At that moment, I thought I might make a human body with this chain, which might be the best material to describe entangled lives of contemporaries. So I started to learn welding techniques and tried to apply them to my artistic work.” In a workshop filled with welding equipment and plaster models, located in the suburbs of Seoul, Young-Deok and a team of ten dedicated artisans bring the sculptures to life. Imagine a noisy factory space with sparks cascading down from argon gas welding machines, with artisans binding chain together, cranes lifting larger than life sculptures, and equipment such as grinders, cutting tools, chemical products, and plaster throughout – this is a typical scene in the studio. “I enjoy to work alone at the workshop when everybody is gone for the day,” explains Young-Deok, “My artwork is more difficult with larger and more complex shapes and working alone I can solve the complexities easily.”
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