Hearts of Absent Women
embroidery, glass, polyester, linen, cotton, wool, hanji paper, lokta paper
70 x 78 x 60 cm (installation) | Image courtesy of the artist
2021
embroidery, glass, polyester, linen, cotton, wool, hanji paper, lokta paper
35.5 x 69 x 14cm | Image courtesy of the artist
2021
embroidery, glass, polyester, linen, cotton, wool, hanji paper, lokta paper
Image courtesy of the artist
2021
"This work “Hearts of Absent Women” is dedicated to women who have not been recognised in the past. I was born in Japan and grew up in a traditional Korean Family. My grandfather kept a treasured family tree book for 32 generations, but it only included male descendants’ names, not daughters. In my art I have always tried to celebrate women and their historical hand crafts. These sculptural hearts are made from embroidery, handwoven tapestry and papier-mache to recognise and celebrate the silent behind-the-scenes domestic duties of women and represent not only her emotions but serve as offerings or amulets for her protection."