Where Life Meets Art

이 작품은 제가 직접 종이를 염색한 뒤, 한국 전통 놀이인 딱지접기 기법을 활용해 완성했습니다. 단순한 놀이의 형태에서 출발했지만, 접히고 겹쳐지는 과정은 곧 삶의 층위와 관계를 은유합니다. 각각의 종이는 작은 조각에 불과하지만, 함께 모여 조화롭게 배치될 때 새로운 질서와 아름다움을 만들어냅니다. 저는 이 과정을 통해, 일상의 소소한 경험조차 예술로 확장될 수 있으며, 그 속에서 희망과 의미를 발견할 수 있음을 전하고자 했습니다. This work was created by hand-dyeing paper and folding it in the style of  ddakji , a traditional Korean game. Although it begins with a simple form of play, the process of folding and layering becomes a metaphor for the layers and connections of life. Each folded piece may seem small and insignificant on its own, yet when arranged together in harmony, it creates a new sense of order and beauty. Through this work, I seek to convey that even the simplest experiences of daily life can be transformed into art, offering both hope and meaning along the way.  https://fineartoffiber.org/exhibition_year/2017/ https://fineartoffiber.org/exhibit-piece/harmony-vi/

  Blessing Blessing is an installation made from hand-dyed coffee filter paper, folded piece by piece to evoke a sense of divine light descending from above. Each fold became a quiet meditation — a gesture of faith and gratitude translated into form. The paper, fragile yet luminous, embodies grace and renewal. As the colors blend and unfold, they mirror the gentle descent of blessings that fill our lives in unexpected ways. Through Blessing , I hope viewers pause to sense that even the simplest materials can hold profound beauty — just as everyday moments can become vessels of light. Artist Reflection Everyone has a different meaning of the word “blessing.” Some people think a blessing is an abundance of materials, health, happiness, or love. Others think of it as a matter of spiritual condition. However, the commonality is that we all desire blessings. ...

Morning Wave Morning Wave is created from deconstructed denim jeans—faded, stitched, and layered to resemble the rhythm of the sea. Each strip carries traces of time: worn edges, creases, and stories once lived in the fabric. Denim, deeply rooted in everyday life, becomes a metaphor for resilience and transformation. By washing, unraveling, and reconstructing these pieces, I reflect on how our experiences shape us—like waves carving the shore over time. “Morning” suggests renewal: the moment when light returns and memories soften. This piece invites viewers to pause, breathe, and feel the gentle movement between past and present— a quiet wave of life rising again with hope. Morning Wave 는 오래된 청바지를 해체하고 탈색한 뒤, 파도의 흐름처럼 재조합해 만든 작품입니다. 천의 구김과 마모된 자국에는 삶의 시간과 기억이 스며 있습니다. 일상의 소재인 데님을 변형시키는 과정은 경험이 우리를 깎고 다듬는 삶의 여정과 닮아 있습니다. 파도가 해안을 오랜 시간에 걸쳐 형성하듯, 우리의 삶도 겹겹의 흔적으로 쌓여갑니다. ...

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