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Embark on the captivating journey of Kim Young-Jun and Gabe Sin as they revive the ancient Korean art of Najeonchilgi. Kim, a former financier turned master craftsman, has created intricate mother-of-pearl masterpieces for icons like Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and even designed a chair for the Pope. Alongside him is Gabe Sin, a visionary hairstylist who draws inspiration from these timeless designs, integrating them into elaborate creations showcased on the cover of Vogue. Discover how Kim and Gabe are redefining Korean art for the modern world, blending heritage with innovation in mesmerizing ways.

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00:00 Intro
00:17 What is Najeonchilgi?
01:24 Becoming a Najeonchilgi artist
01:59 Modernising the artform
02:55 Labor of love
03:40 Making a chair for the Pope
04:10 XBOX and iPhone artworks
05:01 Najeonchilgi hair pieces
05:53 Keeping the hair in place
06:19 Sourcing the materials
07:00 Final thoughts

Director: Paul Travis
Producer - Soohwi Jo
Director of Photography - Tin Guyson
Translations - Jain Song
Editor - Steven Kelly
Graphics - Will Minns

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ancient korean art, art history, art techniques.
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