ARTIST STATEMENT

Sewstainability

My current work considers, and is inspired by, sustainable practice in orderto help raise
awareness about the amount of plastic and materials we waste in daily life. My work uses
discarded materials to create art that addresses environmental changes and consumerism,
while celebrating the needs and joy of nature.
The works in this exhibition are produced by sewing recycled materials, such as discarded
plastics, packages, recycled wood and fabric together to produce 2D wall pieces reminiscent
of maps. The reproduced Google satellite images are places where I have lived, and where the
effects of development and climate change are evident. This series of work is a reflection of
the value of finding balance and living well on a daily basis.

BIOGRAPHY

Solo Exhibition – Sunshine Coast Arts Council   Sechelt BC, CANADA  2019

Trashformation, Sunshine Coast Arts Centre   Sechelt  BC, CANADA    2018

The Art of Upcycling, Pitt Meadows Art Gallery    Pitt Meadows BC, CANADA   2018

Sidney Fine Art Show, Victoria BC, CANADA    2017

TD Art Gallery Paint-In, Victoria BC, CANADA   2017

Solo Exhibition- Arts Centre at Cedar Hill , Victoria BC, CANADA   2017

Sooke Fine Arts show, Victoria BC, CANADA   2016

Ladysmith Fine Art Show    CANADA    2016

Sooke Fine Arts Show (Award of Excellence), Victoria BC,  CANADA   2015

TD Art Gallery Paint-In, Victoria BC,  CANADA   2015

Sidney Fine Art Show, Victoria BC, CANADA   2014

Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Sejong University, Seoul, KOREA   1997

CAREER HISTORY

Visual Artist, Design Manager, Space Planner (commercial/residential interiors), Furniture Designer, Visual Merchandiser.

Operator, DesigNature Art & Home, Victoria BC

Le Marais Art & Home Korea

AWARD

Award of Excellence: Sooke Fine Arts Show, CANADA       2015

Best Happy Creator: Home Design Magazine, KOREA       2009

3rd of Best V.MD: Hyundai Department Store, Fashion Biz  Magazine, KOREA    2000

MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS

The Local Weekly Gibsons BC, CANADA   2019

The Coast Reporter Sechelt BC, CANADA   2019

Saanich News, Victoria BC, CANADA   2017

SPAC Art Chat News Letter, Victoria BC, CANADA   2017

Home Design Magazine, KOREA   2010

Architecture Design Magazine, KOREA   2010

Home Design Magazine, KOREA   2009