Steel Che
Steel Che​​
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Education
B.F.A., Department of Fine Art, Education University of Cheongju
Solo Exhibitions
2024 – Spirit of Forest, One Art Space, NYC, USA
2020 – Steel Art Young Kwan Choi, Gallery Omoke, Daegu, Korea
2018 – Iron Horse, Jungsun Museum, Gangwon-do
2015 – Human & Machine, Gana Art Center, Seoul
2013 – Dreaming Fish Tank, Gallery WE, Seoul
2012 – Real Steel, Insa Art Center, Seoul
2012 – Massage sb's Steel, Gallery Pyung Chang, Seoul
2012 – Steel & Wood, Gallery RIO, Paju Heyri
2010 – Iron on a Journey, Harley-Davidson Korea, Seoul
2008 – Cosmos Island, Gallery Zeinxeno, Seoul
2007 – Iron Stove Exhibition, Gallery Sem, Heyri Paju
2005 – Time, Fish and People, Hosu Gallery, Goyang
2001 – People Who Can't Come Back, Doul Gallery, Seoul
1995 – People Who Can't Come Back, Midopa Gallery, Seoul
1993 – Heaven, Earth, Human Being, Gallery Ter, Seoul
Major Art Fairs & International Exhibitions
2025 – LA Art Show, Los Angeles Convention Center – Featured Exhibition, Korea Representative Artist (Steel Che)
2025 – Clio Art Fair, New York City
2025 – Coex Korea, Seoul – PLAS Art Show
2018 – PyeongChang Winter Olympics Art Fair
2018 – Seoul International Sculpture Festa, Seoul Arts Center
2001 – Goyang Modern Art Fair
Biennale
2014 – Cheongju International Craft Biennale – Featured Exhibition, Korea Representative Artist (Steel Che)
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Steel Che is a contemporary sculptor working primarily with iron and steel. Trained in traditional metalworking techniques, his practice is deeply rooted in both craftsmanship and concept. Born in Korea and currently based in New York, Steel Che draws inspiration from the industrial material’s historical, social, and symbolic dimensions.
Through his art, Steel Che reclaims discarded metal, layering history, philosophy, and social critique into each piece. His sculptures are not merely visual spectacles but narratives that explore the intersection of industrial heritage and modern sculpture, offering a unique lens through which to view the transformative potential of art in today's world.
His work explores the transformation of iron from a utilitarian material into a metaphor for power, conflict, and survival. Through large-scale sculptures—often incorporating weapon-like forms—he challenges viewers to reconsider the role of industry, violence, and irony in modern life.
Steel Che has exhibited in New York and across the U.S., including performances and installations that engage public space and provoke conversation. His work reflects a unique intersection of East Asian heritage, American industrial culture, and contemporary socio-political critique.