Map magazine from Australia

I had an interview with Map magazine a few months ago. Now the interview is in the March 2010 Issue.

The editor, Mikki Brammer , sent the magazine for me from Australia. I am so pleased to have a copy of the magazine!! Thank you so much! I really like the title, Global Dreamer. : ) 

Studio : My little work space

After I finished grad school, I decided to stay in Providence. So, I set up my work space at home.
I wish I had a separate studio to set up all my tools and equipments. But I can't afford to do that since my business is in its infancy. There is also another reason not to buy big and heavy tools. I live by myself, and I always get stressed out when I have to think about moving. I came to the U.S with two big suitcases and one small suitcase. Now, I can't imagine how I am going to move!!!. So even though I have so many things on my wish list, I am not buying them. : )

Although it doesn't have everything I want, I have been really enjoying my small space. The best part is that it get lots of sun light! Although, I have to say that this is both a blessing and a curse. After spending time preparing for a number of shows last month, my space became very messy. And guess what? The Sun made every little speck of dust visible!! T.T Thankfully, I finally got a chance to clean my desk! I feel so refreshed!! God, I love my space! :D

* Guys, just so you know, English is my second language, so please bear with me if my grammar is weird! :)

A.K.A Turtleneck in progress : (Fear of creativity)

I was working on this piece last week. It's not done yet. It could be a pendant. But deciding which string I am going to use is the hardest decision for me.
I have an idea about the color of the string.  but I haven't found what kinds of materials to use it. I think I need to go shopping for some materials. : )

These days, I have been revisiting my previous materials like velcro and snaps. I am still finding beautiful and interesting things from revisiting these materials and exploring other forms.

When I am not working on my art work, sometimes I have a fear of loosing my creativity. I have a fear of creating new things. This was especially so right after I had graduated from grad school.  Since I was immediately sucked into trying to figure out what I had to do to make a living,  I didn't have any time to work on my studio work. At that time, the feeling was very weird.

However, I started up my online business and I figured out how to balance my business and my art work. So these days, I make time for myself to work on my art work again. I realized as long as I am working on something or making something, fresh and new ideas always come to me, and so the fear is now gone. That moment was very pure and I was happy. From this experience, I got to know myself better. I have to keep working without worrying. : )

* Guys, just so you know, English is my second language, so please bear with me if my grammar is weird! :)

Neckpiece 2010

Before I made the A.K.A Egyptian Neckpiece, I was working on this piece. I can't wait to take shots on the body! It could be a short neckpiece like a choker. I always like to observe my surroundings. My observation is a key to form my piece.

* Guys, just so you know, English is my second language, so please bear with me if my grammar is weird! :)

Cero Neckpiece 2010

I was working on this neckpiece.  It's always interesting to look at systems of organization in my surrounding.

Cero in Korean, means "vertical". 

* Guys, just so you know, English is my second language, so please bear with me if my grammar is weird! :)

My interview on Wearable Art

I had an email interview with Sandi who runs a blog called, Werable Art.

The post is live! Please check it out! 

Exploration- Scale

After my thesis work, I have been thinking about reconsidering the scale in my work. I am curious about what the difference is when my small piece is transformed into an extremity on our body. Does the scale matter? I would like to explore the different experience.

I am also fascinated by the sparkling when the piece has a light. I guess it could be a large sculpture.





































Right now in terms of the size, it looks like a bowl in the kitchen. It's growing now.. I am not sure when I will stop. But I am sure that I will continue to work with this piece.

* Guys, just so you know, English is my second language, so please bear with me if my grammar is weird! :)