I’m a second-generation Korean who grew up in the US, Korea, Canada, and other parts of the world. Moving every few years, I gained different perspectives, but often felt like an outsider.

In high school, I began having questions about where I came from. I wanted to be an artist, and felt the need to be rooted in a culture I could represent.

That curiosity grew into an identity crisis in my twenties. So I went searching for answers. I backpacked through East Asia. Returned to Korea. Studied the language. Explored the history.

As I've met Koreans from across the diaspora, I’ve realized that we’re all at a distance from our heritage, in different ways, to varying degrees. We share an experience of Koreanness from the outside and a desire to connect with it more deeply.

I want to share my journey of discovering Korea through my art, and in doing so, create a new aesthetic that reflects the full spectrum of our experience.

The story of Korea is one of a people who bear the divisions of the world we live in today. I believe that as Koreans, we have the unique opportunity to heal those divisions by understanding who we are and celebrating each other.

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