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Artworks 2023-

Interconnectedness. Existence is woven from ephemeral moments, each one a brief yet vital stitch in the tapestry of our being.

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25-02_Ephemeral Threads of Existence

Gouache on paper and layers of Nobang (Korean colored-transparent silk) 

14 x 11 x 2.5"

2025

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25-01_Ephemeral Threads of Existence

Backside of needlepoint piece from my  20 year-long footrest stool, collage, and gouache on paper and layers of Nobang (Korean colored-transparent silk) 

13 x 10.5 x 1.5"

2025

"The universe is woven with a sacred thread made of countless elements, each sacred in its own right. From the gravitational pull of black holes to the Big Bang, the ongoing cycle of transformation among these elements reveals a grand composition, shaped by an interconnected system. My work is a micro reflection of this macro universe."

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24-10_Ephemeral Threads of Existence

Gouache on paper and layers of Nobang (Korean colored-transparent silk) 

13 x 10 x 1.5"

2024​

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24-09_Ephemeral Threads of Existence

Gouache, Korean ink, glitter, acrylic  and collage on paper and  Nobang(Korean colored-transparent silk)

20 x 27 x 1.5"

2024​

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24-08_Ephemeral Threads of Existence

Gouache  and collage on layers of Nobang(Korean colored-transparent silk) and opaque Thai silk.

25 x 20 x 1.5"

2024​

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23-01_Dust from Sahara Desert to Amazon_Ephemeral Threads of Existence

Gouache, graphite, collage, transparent fabric over a piece of punctured paper over clay board

15 x 26 x 2"

2023

Amid the challenges brought about by the Covid pandemic, I found inspiration in specific events that underscored the theme of "interconnectedness." One notable example is the journey of dust from fossilized remains in a dried-up Sahara lake, carried by the wind to nourish the Amazon rainforest. This rainforest, a vital ecological treasure, contributes approximately 6-9% of the world's oxygen annually. 

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24-07_Ephemeral Threads of Existence

Gouache, Korean ink, collage pieces from my mother's ink painting on vellum, plywood, and Nobang(Korean colored-transparent silk)

24 x 21.5 x 1.5"

2024

The passing of my mother in 2021 became a poignant catalyst for introspection, guiding me to explore my own existence through the lens of lineage. In the process, I seamlessly integrated my mother's artwork and the brush strokes I inherited from her into my own creations. Her dedication to Korean ink paintings during her 30s left an indelible mark on me. These personal reflections on lineage and the transmission of the creative spirit across generations facilitated a profound connection with my mother, transcending the boundaries of time and enriching my artistic journey.

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24-01_Ephemeral Threads of Existence

Gouache, concentrated watercolor ink, graphite pencil, and collage  on clay board

14 x 11 x 2"

2024

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24-02_Ephemeral Threads of Existence

Gouache and spray paint on multi layers of Nobang(Korean colored-transparent silk)

24.5 x 20.5 x 1.5"

2024

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24-03_Ephemeral Threads of Existence

Gouache  on multi layers of Nobang(Korean colored-transparent silk) and acrylic on wood panel

13 x 10.5 x 1.5"

2024

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Detail of the process working with multi layers of Nobang(Korean transparent-colored silk) and its "moiré," a wavy pattern appearance when silk fabric is layered and in interaction with physical light. 

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24-04_Ephemeral Threads of Existence

Gouache  and collage on vellum, Nobang(Korean colored-transparent silk), wood panel

13 x 10.5 x 1.5"

2024

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24-07_Fountain_Ephemeral Threads of Existence

Plaster and tree branch with seed pods

15 x 7.5 x 7.5"(without pedestal)

2024

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24-05_Ephemeral Threads of Existence

Gouache  on layers of Nobang(Korean colored-transparent silk) 

24 x 24 x 1.5"

2024

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Detail-Multi  layers of Nobang silk produce higher saturation in colors as the physical light  penetrates and is kept between the layers. Color itself is formed as the result of interconnected elements in space and time.

24-06_Ephemeral Threads of Existence

Gouache  on layers of Nobang(Korean colored-transparent silk) 

14.5 x 27 x 2"

2024

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Detail-Multi  layers of Nobang silk produce higher saturation in colors as the physical light  penetrates and is kept between the layers. Color itself is formed as the result of interconnected elements in space and time.

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