Paradise ZIP, Seoul
Jul 19 - Dec 08, 2018
Product Design, Furniture Design at Kaywon School of Art and Design, Seoul
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Seoul, b.1991
Seungji Mun
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After graduating from Kaywon University of Art & Design, Seoul, Seungji Mun has been conducting various, experimental furniture design projects centered on his design studio, ‘mun.’ Mun’s representative project is Four Brothers collection, a collaboration with the Swedish fashion brand COS. Producing four chairs out of one wooden plate with no loss of material, let alone one twig, the collection conveys his attitude toward environmental issues.
Mun conveys his various stories and social messages through a firm design philosophy called “storism”. Not only does he design furniture and curate independent projects, he encompasses various realms including production design, visual arts and spatial design, as he portrays a noteworthy trajectory of performance with meaningful results and a resolute sense of direction. Furthermore, as seen through the m.pup collection, he also produces...
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Biography
After graduating from Kaywon University of Art & Design, Seoul, Seungji Mun has been conducting various, experimental furniture design projects centered on his design studio, ‘mun.’ Mun’s representative project is Four Brothers collection, a collaboration with the Swedish fashion brand COS. Producing four chairs out of one wooden plate with no loss of material, let alone one twig, the collection conveys his attitude toward environmental issues.
Mun conveys his various stories and social messages through a firm design philosophy called “storism”. Not only does he design furniture and curate independent projects, he encompasses various realms including production design, visual arts and spatial design, as he portrays a noteworthy trajectory of performance with meaningful results and a resolute sense of direction. Furthermore, as seen through the m.pup collection, he also produces furniture for pets, designing a life with animals.
He has founded TEAM VIRALS, a creators’ group and has strived to create opportunities for many artists and companies from both home and abroad to collaborate together.
Artworks
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Four Brothers Collection
2012
Plywood
580 x 635 x 590 mm (each)
Courtesy of Seungji Mun
Image provided by Paradise ZIP, Seoul
Four Brothers Collection
2012
Plywood
580 x 635 x 590 mm (each)
Courtesy of Seungji Mun
Image provided by Paradise ZIP, Seoul
Economical chair
2015
Plywood
540 x 570 x 760 mm (each)
Courtesy of Seungji Mun
Image provided by Paradise ZIP, Seoul
Economical chair
2015
Plywood
540 x 570 x 760 mm (each)
Courtesy of Seungji Mun
Image provided by Paradise ZIP, Seoul
130° Sofa
2018
Fabric, plywood
1038 x 745 x 629 mm
Courtesy of Seungji Mun
Image provided by Paradise ZIP, Seoul
Naked Chair
2018
Sponge, PVC
900 x 800 x 1000 mm
Courtesy of Seungji Mun
Image provided by Paradise ZIP, Seoul
Naked Chair
2018
Sponge, PVC
900 x 800 x 1000 mm
Courtesy of Seungji Mun
Image provided by Paradise ZIP, Seoul
Peep Peep Collection Chair
2018
Aluminum
430 x 430 x 700 mm (each)
Courtesy of Seungji Mun
Image provided by Paradise ZIP, Seoul
Peep Peep Collection Stool
2018
Aluminum
380 x 380 x 400 mm (each)
Courtesy of Seungji Mun
Image provided by Paradise ZIP, Seoul
Paper Pot
Courtesy of Seungji Mun
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Paper Pot
Courtesy of Seungji Mun
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Paper Pot
Courtesy of Seungji Mun
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Four Brothers Collection
Collaborative project with COS
Courtesy of Seungji Mun
Image provided by the artist
Four Brothers Collection
Collaborative project with COS
Courtesy of Seungji Mun
Image provided by the artist
Dog House Sofa
Courtesy of Seungji Mun
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Cat Tunnel Sofa
Courtesy of Seungji Mun
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Cat Tunnel Sofa
Courtesy of Seungji Mun
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Four Brothers Collection, 2012
RELATED CATEGORIES
Chair / Collaboration / Companion Animal / Design / Eco-Friendly / Furniture / Furniture Design / Nature-Friendly / Pet / Recycled Materials / Recycling / Stool
CURRICULUM VITAE
Education
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2012
Selected Exhibitions
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2018
Woulda Coulda Shoulda Did / Paradise ZIP, Seoul
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2017
Kansong Culture exhibition / DDP
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2016
Musical chair, COS global campaign / COS
Grants & Awards
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2016
Arena artist Super rookie / Arena magazine / Korea
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2014
Korean Rising star / Noblesse magazine / Korea
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2012
Congressperson citation / Korea
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Education
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2012
Product Design, Furniture Design at Kaywon School of Art and Design, Seoul
Selected Exhibitions
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2018
Woulda Coulda Shoulda Did / Paradise ZIP, Seoul
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2017
Kansong Culture exhibition / DDP
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2016
Musical chair, COS global campaign / COS
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#VOGUERAM Project, VOGUE Korea's 20th anniversiary project / VOGUE
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Debora Lippman x Seungji Mun / A.D.M Gallery
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2015
Universal design exhibition / DDP
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Seoul Kimchi art exhibition / Seoul city hall
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More than less / M.T.L
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2014
Kolon x Seungji Mun / RE;CODE
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Timberland pop-up show / PiFan
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2013
House for pets / aA Design Museum
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Silvertalk / Seoul Metropolitan Library
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COS X Seungji Mun Collaboration / COS
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Odea Artist & Designer / Gallery Odea
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2012
KCDF Exhibition / KCDF
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GDEK Exhibition / SeMA, Seoul Museum of Art
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2011
Graduation Exhibition / Gallery 27
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The Air / Culture Complex J-Bug
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Art Furniture Exhibition / aA Design Museum
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2010
Complex Art Group 701b Exhibition / Gallery Myth Hong
Grants & Awards
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2016
Arena artist Super rookie / Arena magazine / Korea
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2014
Korean Rising star / Noblesse magazine / Korea
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2012
Congressperson citation / Korea
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2011
PIN UP Design concept awards / Bronze prize
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2nd 10x10 Super Designer awards / Participation prize
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Kaywon Graduation works awards/ Grand prize
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Utilit Manifesta Design awards / finalists / Italy
Achievement
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2016
( - present) TeamVirals Art Director
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The Musical Chair project with the Swedish fashion brand COS
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Look Insideexhibition with Debora Lippmann, New York-based nail polish brand
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2015
Launched Economical Chair series in collaboration with COS
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2013
Collaborated with COS and exhibited Four brothers chair series at its stores around world
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2012
Launched Cat tunnel sofa
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Launched the pet living & furniture brand MPUP
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( - 2016) Founder & Director of Studio Mun
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( - 2016) Founder & Design Director of M.pup Founder
Articles
Exhibition Review
No More ‘Woulda Coulda Shoulda’ : Seungji Mun’s Recent Exhibition at Paradise ZIP, Seoul
Amy Gahyun Lee