Watching the women in my family sew inspired my passion for machine sewing. With limited resources, I learned to utilize recyclable materials early on. Now, after 50 years, I'm working to minimize resource consumption amidst the challenges of global warming. So, I appreciate discarded fabric scraps and packaging because of their unique colors and textures. Daily, I collect, cut, wash, and dry plastics, sorting them by color and texture in preparation for transforming them into artworks. Inspired by Korean Jogakbo tradition of resourceful fabric reuse, I have integrated its patterns and spirit into my art as a designer. As a Korean American, my artistic vision blends traditional Korean culture with other diverse cultural elements. Finding joy in transforming ordinary materials into meaningful art, I hope to inspire others to recognize the artistic potential of recycling and to reconsider their consumption habits while dreaming of sustainable art.
about my art
Every day, I see a lot of plastic package materials that are destined to get trashed. However, to my eyes, they look beautiful and unique in colors and textures, so I reuse them with other leftover fabrics and stuff that I have kept in my storage to transform into many meaningful artworks.
Lemmon,lime,avocardo plastic mesh bag
Aluminum Foil snack bag
Plastic Oinion bag
Plastic Produce bag
Bubble bag
Orange bag
about my art
Every day, I see a lot of plastic package materials that are destined to get trashed. However, to my eyes, they look beautiful and unique in colors and textures, so I reuse them with other leftover fabrics and stuff that I have kept in my storage to transform into many meaningful artworks.
Lemmon,lime,avocardo plastic mesh bag
Aluminum Foil snack bag
Plastic Oinion bag
Plastic Produce bag
Bubble bag
Orange bag
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