Faculty of Arts & Science
Digital Futures
Enna Kim
해녀[Haenyeo]: Mothers of the Sea
Installation
This mural is inspired by 해녀 [Haenyeo] the female deep sea divers of Jeju, a subtropical volcanic island located on the southern tip of Korea's peninsula. Often referred to as "Mothers of the Sea," they dive up to 30 meters with no oxygen or diving equipment. Before a dive, prayers are said to the Jamsugut, goddess of the sea, to ask for safety and an abundant catch.As a part of the Wallnoize Mural Jam 2020, located at Coxwell Ave & Lakeshore Blvd East
Work by
Enna Kim aka. fongkikid
Mixed Media, Speculative Fiction, Storytelling, Digital Projection, Animation, Textiles
“My thesis explores the intergenerational and cultural gap existent within immigrant parents and their children through textiles, projection mapping, speculative fiction and dance. With my mother’s...” [More]