Artwork Collection

Out of place, Unbelonging

The collection embodies traditional Korean accessories and patterns in Western-looking sculptures creating an 'out of place' perspective to portray "Unbelonging". Korean identity is highlighted with gold leaf and visual lighting within Western sculpture portraying the emotions of straddling and tension with differnt body parts as a device to recall cultural differences in various circumstances.

Korea Sculpture Biculturalism

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Binyeo
Binyeo

Painting

Binyeo

"Binyeo", a traditional Korean hair ornament, is embodied in the "Isbel II, veiled, 1855" in red and blue colours. Two different cultural images merged to construct a message of embracing one's cultural identity. As an immigrant, I had a tension... More

Hanbok
Hanbok

Painting

Hanbok

"Hanbok", a traditional Korean clothing, is embodied in one of the "Elgin Marbles" collections. The gold Hanbok design pattern is depicted in the drapery adding different cultural meanings to the work. The grey colour scheme highlights the yellow... More

Norigae
Norigae

Painting

Norigae

"Norigae", a traditional Korean clothing accessory used in Hanbok, is embodied in a Greek hand sculpture to present a feeling of biculturalism. The "Norigae" is placed in an inappropriate place demonstrating the emotion of straddling and... More

Work by

Minseo Choi

“As an immigrant myself, I always had tension between two cultures and sometimes had a feeling of disconnection even when I was physically part of the social group. Instead of trying hard to fit...” [More]