Come support local Korean artist at A-KEEP's Hanji Exhibition at The Armory Learning Arts Center.
About this Event
Purpose of the exhibition:
Offering cultural diversity and enriching the appreciation of a significant Korean art form in the state of Alabama. This event provides an opportunity for residents to experience and learn new perspectives on both Korean art and culture.
The significance of Hanji to Korean Culture:
Hanji is a durable fibrous paper made from the inner bark of a mulberry tree. For over 1,000 years it has been a major part of Korean culture not merely as a paper, but also as a material for daily necessities. Traditionally, this craft was carried on by Korean men only, although in modern practices women are also trained in Hanji papermaking. However, since the invention of modern day paper its role as dwindled but it still remains as a value product for traditional Korean art.
Artist:
SuJoung Paek, is a Korean artist who runs a local art academy in Montgomery. She has exhibited her arts in several solo and group exhibitions . Hanji art was relatively new for her, but she has managed to translate her abundant artistic experience into creating beautiful Hanji artwork.
HyeKyong Yun, is a Korean hologram designer, who managed to translate her 3D hologram design experience into creating beautiful Hanji sculptures.
EunJoung Lee, loves creating art as a hobby and decided to challenge herself by participating in this exhibition as an assistant artist. Despite her lack of formal training, she mastered sculpting Hanji dolls on the job and greatly assisted the other artists.
Who we are:
A-KEEP’s mission is to provide multicultural diversity education programs to the students and professionals of both Alabama and Korea. Our secondary mission is to act as a Global Partnership Facilitator by bridging the differences between institutions and corporations of Alabama and Korea for local economic prosperity. A-KEEP enables students, professionals, organizations, and corporations of Alabama and Korea to take full advantage of the opportunities of growing economic ties between the two regions, which are accomplished through A-KEEP’s leadership programs and facilitation efforts.
Want to donate?
Please click the link below. All proceeds will go back into our non-profit to assist continue our mission to provide multicultural diversity education programs to the students and professionals of both Alabama and Korea. Our secondary mission is to act as a Global Partnership Facilitator by bridging the differences between institutions and corporations of Alabama and Korea for local economic prosperity. A-KEEP enables students, professionals, organizations, and corporations of Alabama and Korea to take full advantage of the opportunities of growing economic ties between the two regions, which are accomplished through A-KEEP’s leadership programs and facilitation efforts.
https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5beef19f1ae6cfbc3ccd99e0
Want to volunteer for our next event?
Join us! We are constantly looking for passionate volunteers, teachers, and partnerships to perpetuate our mission. www.akeep.org/get-involved