The 3rd International Competition

The 3rd International Competition, one of the main events at the World Ceramic Biennale, aims not only to discover newly emerging artists with potential power but also to foster and support their creativity. Prestigious ceramic specialists from every continent have screened the entries of ceramic artists from more than 60 countries. The top-notch awarding prize is one of the outstanding points that have attracted world ceramists' attention. This year's theme was 'Ceramics: The Vehicle of Culture'.

2,019 of Ceramic artists from 69 countries submitted 4,206 entries in the first International Competition in 2001, and 1,481 artists submitted 2,454 entries in the second International Competition in 2003. Recently, most of the artists who have participated in previous International Competitions organized by WOCEF have increasingly exhibited their works in the world, proving that this International Competition is becoming a springboard to recognition.

The final selection of the Ð''3rd World Ceramic Biennale 2005 Korea International Competition' was held from February 1st through 3th for 3 days. The Grand Prize winner is Mr. Philippe BARDE (Switzerland), his work Human Bowl Faces from ceramics for use will receive a 60 million won prize. The Gold Prize (ceramics for use) went to Mr. Masanobu IDO (Japan)'s Sole and Ms. Kwai Ying (Irene) LAU's (China) Still Life (ceramics as expression) were selected. Further awards included 4 works for Silver Prize, 6 works for Bronze Prize, 8 works for Special Prize, and 5 works for the Juror's Prize, totalling 26 works. All the 186 selected works including 26 works for the prize will be exhibited in the 3rd World Ceramic Biennale in Icheon, Korea from 23rd April to 19th June 2005.