Hyejeong Ko (born 1975) is an accomplished metal sculptor whose practice trans- forms industrial materials into intricate forms inspired by natural phenomena and Korean landscapes. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Jewellery Design from Kyonggi University (1999) and a Master's in Metal and Jewellery Design from the School for American Crafts at the Rochester Institute of Technology (2003).
Her formative years on Jeju Island established the foundation for her distinctive approach to metalworking, which employs techniques including micro-welding and precision fabrication to translate organic observations into sculptural works.
Ko's metal sculptures have been showcased in numerous solo and group exhi- bitions across Korea and internationally, with her work residing in collections at institutions including the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Korea, Leomina in New York, and galleries across Europe and Asia.
Her practice has earned significant recognition, including the prestigious Grand Prize at the Cheongju International Craft Competition in 2023 and the Homo Faber Award in 2024. Through her material investigations, Ko contributes to contemporary discourse surrounding the intersection of traditional Korean craft methodologies with current sculptural practice.