(Seoul, NTI) The Korean International Ceramic Biennale 2021 started on October 1 at the Gyeonggi Museum of Contemporary Ceramic Art (Icheon City), the Gyeonggi Museum of Ceramic Design (Yeoju City), and the Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum (Gwangju City) in South Korea.

Under the theme of Re: Start, KICB 2021 looks at the past of the ceramic biennale and roles and meanings of ceramic art in the post COVID-19 era, and aspires to deliver messages of consolation and hope to those tired of COVID.

The Korean International Ceramic Biennale 2021 that has participation from across the globe delves deeper into the roles of ceramics in the past and the post-COVID-19 era while delivering a message of healing and hope through artistic contributions.

One of the artists participating in KICB is Camille Sabatier, a Paris based leading contemporary French ceramic artist whose art work ‘Fleur’ has been chosen in the international competition held before the event where 1,184 artists from 70 countries submitted a total of 2,503 entries.

Her artworks have a prominent character, definition and a unique appeal which cover various themes. Camille Sabatier’s artworks are making their own space and presence in the world of ceramic art, and getting global recognition.

The selected artwork ‘Fleur’ by Camille Sabatier who is originally from Montpellier in the South of France is from a selection of artwork which is from the part of a series the artist commenced working on in 2018.

In the past, the Korean International Ceramic Biennales presented ceramic-related themes such as earth, fire, and soul; but this year, it features new endeavours, shows production processes, and includes content that transcends the boundaries of artworks.

Camille Sabatier’s artwork ‘Fleur’ was sent with the support of the Cultural wing of the French Embassy in South Korea and will be donated to KICB museum in South Korea by the artist after the exhibition is over.

The artwork ‘Fleur’ by Camille Sabatier will not only help disseminate knowledge of the contemporary French art and artists in South Korea but will also strengthen cultural relations between the two countries.

Launched in 2001, the Korean International Ceramic Biennale has established itself as one of the major events in South Korea that has transcended locality. The ceramic art festival in Gyeonggi Province of South Korea is where foreign ceramic artists and world-famous ceramic works congregate.

The KICB International Competition has been driving the discourse on ceramics that explores the diversity, future value of ceramic art, and fostering new possibilities for reinterpreting traditional values, thereby cementing itself as one of the most prestigious international events in the realm of ceramics all around the world.

Through various initiatives that break down boundaries and expand ceramics in new directions, the Biennale has successfully drawn global attention and renown in various fields. While serving as a lodestone in bringing the central axis of world ceramics to Korea, the festival has also contributed to bolstering the recognition of ceramics as a branch of contemporary art.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ensure public safety, all exhibits and some events will take place online. Anyone can visit the official event website (www.kicb.co.kr ) to check details, such as special exhibitions and contests, and to make advance reservations.