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Opening Reception
Thursday June 16, 6 - 8pm
Member and press preview, 5 - 6pm
THE KOREAN BOJAGI FOLK ART OF WRAPPING IN CONTEMPORARY FORM
Curated by Chunghie Lee
Bojagi (Bo-Jah-ki) or traditional Korean wrapping cloths were once used in formal ceremonies and daily activities in Korea. Similar to American patchwork, traditional Bojagi was made from simple pieced cloths or papers, which were elaborately emboirdered together. Wrapping Traditions: Korean Textiles Now brings together 65 contemporary artists from Korea, and ten other countries that are inspired by this Korean folk art. Unlike the traditional form, contemporary Bojagi varies in medium, size, and function to create new meanings that transcend borders.
