Min Haeng Kang

Min Haeng Kang is an Adjunct Professor in Art Foundation at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts. Her work focuses on transforming glass into living organic forms through devitrification processes, exploring emotional expression and social roles of art. Born in Korea, she holds honors from Toyama City Institute of Glass Art (Japan) and has exhibited globally including Hempel Glasmuseum (Denmark) and major biennales in Korea.

• Education: Korean Literature & Photography (Korea), Toyama City Institute of Glass Art (Japan, honor graduate)
• Key Exhibitions: COLOURS at Hempel Glasmuseum (Denmark), Cheongju International Craft Biennale, Kanazawa competitions
• Permanent Collections: Cheongju Biennale Committee, Toyama Glass Art Museum, Notojima Glass Art Museum

Her research bridges emotional expression with material science, emphasizing glass as a medium for existential exploration. Major awards include groundbreaking wins in Japan's prestigious Kanazawa competitions, marking historic firsts for Korean artists.