Won Awards in Three Categories at the Prestigious International Jewelry Competition in Legnica, Poland / Alumna Lee Ye-ji (Class of 2010, Department of Metal Crafts)
- 26.05.28 / 홍유민
Lee Ye-ji (Class of 2010), an alumna of the Department of Metal Crafts at Kookmin University’s College of Art and Design, achieved the remarkable feat of winning awards in three categories simultaneously at the “34th Legnica International Jewellery Competition” held in Legnica, Poland.
Organized by The Gallery of Art in Legnica, Poland, the “Legnica Jewellery Festival SILVER” is one of Europe’s leading contemporary jewelry festivals and is widely recognized as a highly prestigious event in the international contemporary jewelry field. Now in its 34th year, the international jewelry competition was held under the theme “EVERY BODY,” with a total of 266 jewelry artists from 24 countries around the world participating.
In this competition, artist Lee Ye-ji garnered attention for her works, including “Manipulated Animals 2,” which sculpturally explored how human-centric perspectives and desires in modern society are projected onto animals and objects. She received high praise, particularly for her metaphorical depiction of the relationship between human and non-human beings through the use of metal materials, three-dimensional structures, and delicate surface textures.
△ Animals Created by Humans 2 / Objects of Humanity 2 / Shells of Desire 2
Artist Lee Ye-ji won the following three major awards simultaneously at this competition.
▪ The Gallery of Art in Legnica Award
▪ Award of the International Amber Association
▪ INHORGENTA Munich Award
△ Award Ceremony 1 / Award Ceremony 2
In particular, the organizers of INHORGENTA, the world-renowned jewelry and watch fair held in Munich, Germany, announced via their official channels: “We are delighted to present the INHORGENTA Special Prize to Korean artist Lee Ye-ji at the Legnica Silver Festival, one of the most important European events in the field of contemporary jewelry design,” and announced plans to invite Lee Ye-ji to exhibit in the ‘Brand New’ section of the INHORGENTA Design Hall in Munich in 2027.
With this award, Lee Ye-ji has gained various opportunities, including holding a solo exhibition, participating in international fairs, and receiving material support. This achievement once again demonstrates the success of artists from Kookmin University’s Department of Metal Crafts on the international stage.
Meanwhile, the award-winning work will be exhibited at The Gallery of Art in Legnica, Poland, from April 18 to July 19, 2026.
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Won Awards in Three Categories at the Prestigious International Jewelry Competition in Legnica, Poland / Alumna Lee Ye-ji (Class of 2010, Department of Metal Crafts) |
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Lee Ye-ji (Class of 2010), an alumna of the Department of Metal Crafts at Kookmin University’s College of Art and Design, achieved the remarkable feat of winning awards in three categories simultaneously at the “34th Legnica International Jewellery Competition” held in Legnica, Poland. Organized by The Gallery of Art in Legnica, Poland, the “Legnica Jewellery Festival SILVER” is one of Europe’s leading contemporary jewelry festivals and is widely recognized as a highly prestigious event in the international contemporary jewelry field. Now in its 34th year, the international jewelry competition was held under the theme “EVERY BODY,” with a total of 266 jewelry artists from 24 countries around the world participating. In this competition, artist Lee Ye-ji garnered attention for her works, including “Manipulated Animals 2,” which sculpturally explored how human-centric perspectives and desires in modern society are projected onto animals and objects. She received high praise, particularly for her metaphorical depiction of the relationship between human and non-human beings through the use of metal materials, three-dimensional structures, and delicate surface textures.
△ Animals Created by Humans 2 / Objects of Humanity 2 / Shells of Desire 2 Artist Lee Ye-ji won the following three major awards simultaneously at this competition. ▪ The Gallery of Art in Legnica Award ▪ Award of the International Amber Association ▪ INHORGENTA Munich Award
△ Award Ceremony 1 / Award Ceremony 2 In particular, the organizers of INHORGENTA, the world-renowned jewelry and watch fair held in Munich, Germany, announced via their official channels: “We are delighted to present the INHORGENTA Special Prize to Korean artist Lee Ye-ji at the Legnica Silver Festival, one of the most important European events in the field of contemporary jewelry design,” and announced plans to invite Lee Ye-ji to exhibit in the ‘Brand New’ section of the INHORGENTA Design Hall in Munich in 2027. With this award, Lee Ye-ji has gained various opportunities, including holding a solo exhibition, participating in international fairs, and receiving material support. This achievement once again demonstrates the success of artists from Kookmin University’s Department of Metal Crafts on the international stage. Meanwhile, the award-winning work will be exhibited at The Gallery of Art in Legnica, Poland, from April 18 to July 19, 2026.
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