Hanji Hanji & Mixed Media Series Prayer for the imvisible place February 2, 2026 / February 5, 2026 by master Prayer for the imvisible place, .N.D Ink stick and oriental dye on Korean mulberry paper (hanji) 580x760mm Read more »
Hanji Hanji & Mixed Media Series Record and Symbol February 2, 2026 / February 6, 2026 by master Record and Symbol, 2000 Ink stick and oriental dye on Korean mulberry paper (hanji) 16 ¼" x 34" (41.3 x 86.4 cm) Read more »
Hanji Hanji & Mixed Media Series Korean Fantasy February 2, 2026 / February 3, 2026 by master Korean Fantasy, n.d. Ink stick and oriental dye on Korean mulberry paper (hanji) 210 × 120 cm Read more »
Hanji Hanji & Mixed Media Series A Vest for Birth February 2, 2026 / February 3, 2026 by master A Vest for Birth, 2003 Ink and mineral pigment on Korean mulberry paper (hanji) 210 × 120 cm Read more »
Essays A Mother Named Jeogori January 26, 2026 / February 11, 2026 by master For Koreans, the jeogori is the essence of femininity, a symbol of devotion and pain, and a history encompassing an entire era. If I had to define a mother’s love in a single image, I would choose the jeogori. The jeogori is deeply connected to the devotion of Korean mothers, especially my own mother, who […] Read more »
Essays Beyond the Narrow World August 15, 2025 / February 11, 2026 by master Mother, Because of my son, I feel as though I have traveled to another world—one I would never have known otherwise. Through difficult and tense moments, my son and I endured together, and after eight days, we were finally able to return home from the hospital. As he lay there, he sometimes felt like a […] Read more »
Essays Facing Forward, One Path at a Time August 5, 2025 / February 11, 2026 by master If, after walking a long and rugged road, peace finally comes, I gather my breath and accept my destiny in its entirety. When there are moments I can no longer manage on my own, I sometimes wonder—have You noticed that it is easier for me to believe You had a plan all along? In life, […] Read more »
Performance & Fashion Art Series Selected Works Paper Costume for Musical Performance, 2013 February 5, 2013 / February 5, 2026 by master In 2013, Hyungjoo Kim was invited to participate as a featured artist in a classical musical performance commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice. The performance took place at the Skokie Performing Arts Center in Illinois and served as a cultural tribute reflecting on memory, sacrifice, and peace. For this special occasion, Kim […] Read more »
Installation Series Selected Works Recycling Project February 5, 2011 / February 5, 2026 by master Hyungjoo Kim’s recycling project items appear in different formats consistent with her “art to wear” and in the Hangul project. The recyclable materials that she uses are paper, metals, and medicinal herbs. Her use of Hanji (Korean Mulberry paper) also falls in this category. Kim discovers beauty from unexpected sources and gives new meaning to […] Read more »
Performance & Fashion Art Series Selected Works Fashion Show Showcase February 5, 2000 / February 5, 2026 by master In 2006, Hyungjoo Kim presented the Spirit of Korea Fashion Art Show at the South Shore Cultural Center. This landmark event introduced American audiences to a contemporary interpretation of Korean cultural identity through fashion as an art form. Centered on the theme Spirit of Korea, the show reimagined traditional Korean attire as modern artistic garments, […] Read more »
