A Life Rooted in Wood: The Journey of Kang Suk-Keun Kang Suk-Keun’s artistic path is one deeply intertwined with a profound respect for nature and an unwavering commitment to functionality, born from personal necessity and evolving into a globally recognized practice. Born in Sokcho, Gangwon Province, South Korea, his early life amidst the region's lush landscapes instilled within him a sensitivity to the inherent beauty of wood—a material that would become both his medium and muse. His initial foray into woodworking wasn’t driven by artistic ambition but by a desire for safety; in 1997, co…