We, the GEV Working Holiday participants, visited the Han Hyang Lim Ceramic Museum. The Museum actually consists of two related museums in separate places. The Museum of Contemporary Ceramic Art is for more modern and contemporary ceramic art. The Onggi Museum is for traditional ceramics of Korea.
We visited the Onggi Museum first. Even though it was our second time to visit the museum, the curator and director Han offered a lot new information about ceramics.
Firstly, we learned that the shape of the ceramic pieces are different depending on the province in which they are made, as well as the purpose of the piece. Secondly, ceramics are used not only for potter, but also for many things line an alternative casket, or a memorial stone. Finally, we were most impressed that artisans had a lot of conversation with people who use pottery, so that the artist could create better ones. We could learn the importance of communication and cooperation from that. 
After visiting the Onggi Museum, we moved to the Museum of Contemporary Ceramic Art. In that place, people can appreciate artwork made by famous artists like Picasso, as well as important Korean artists. On the 3rd floor, there is a place where people can make their own ceramic artwork as a souvenir.
After we visited Han Hyang Lim Ceramic Museum, we realized that the reasons why ceramics could exist for a long time, even though there are many other substitutes in modern times, are because of its timeless beauty and communication.
The Onggi Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Ceramic Art are located in buildings 2D and 2E on the Heyri Art Village map. Further information may be found at their website, www.heyrimuseum.com.
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