Where Life Meets Art

© Jaclyn Bae 2025 Harmony VI | Folded Paper Installation Harmony VI is created from hand-dyed paper folded in the tradition of ddakji , a classic Korean paper-folding game. Though the form begins with play, the act of folding, layering, and repeating transforms the paper into a meditation on life’s structures and relationships. Each folded piece may appear simple on its own. Yet when assembled together, the components create a new order — a visual expression of harmony, unity, and the quiet balance found in life’s interconnected layers. Through Harmony VI , Jaclyn Bae reflects on how even the smallest gestures of daily life may carry depth and meaning. By transforming paper through color, structure, and repetition, the work invites viewers to consider how ordinary experiences can unfold into beauty, hope, and quiet faith. Exhibited at: Fine Art of Fiber 2...

Blessing — Paper Installation by Jaclyn Bae Hand-Dyed Coffee Filter Paper Installation · Blessing Series I Artist Statement Blessing is an installation created from hand-dyed coffee filter paper, folded one by one to evoke a gentle descent of light. Each fold became a moment of meditation — a quiet gesture of faith, gratitude, and intention. The paper, fragile yet luminous, carries a sense of renewal. As the colors blend and expand, they mimic the way grace enters our lives — softly, unexpectedly, and with warmth that gathers over time. This work reflects the belief that even the simplest materials can hold profound beauty and meaning. Like small blessings woven into ordinary days, Blessing offers a quiet reminder of light descending into life. Artist Reflection Blessings can mean many things — abundance, health, joy, or love. Yet at the heart of ...