Minseo Choi

Norigae

Painting
2024
Oil, Acrylic, and Gold leaf on Canvas
18" x 24"
"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 disconnection. The grasping pose of the hands is highlighted with a gold aura presenting the emotional state of feeling lost.

“A 'Norigae' functions as a decorative pendant hung on a woman's upper garment or skirt and is placed around the hands presenting the sense of alienation.”

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Norigae
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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]