I am a Korean American fiber artist, born in South Korea and currently based in northern California. I use paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera) as my primary source material, which is used to make both hanji (Korean handmade paper) and kapa (Hawaiian barkcloth). Inspired by ancestral craft traditions, I also incorporate traditional Korean textile methods, especially hand stitching, into my paper and barkcloth works.

I believe in the transformative power of art to empower, heal and connect people. Grounded in the spirit of play and joy, I consider my intuitive art making process a spiritual experience. My studio is my sanctuary. I enjoy processes and methods that require waiting, slowing down, and are meditative. Materials and selecting the materials are important to me. Art making cultivates a sense of curiosity, wonder and possibilities and is my practice of being present and resisting certitude. A strong belief and connection to a divine power is often expressed in my works. I am inspired by the natural world and stories of the human experience. Symbolism is the common thread that is woven into my work.

Empowering girls and women through education and the arts is important to me. The proceeds from my art sales are donated to organizations that honor the dignity and respect for all by offering healing creative expression workshops, access to education, mental and behavioral health services and social justice advocacy.

I am an artist member of the Marin Museum of Contemporary Art and the Asian American Women Artists Association. My work has been in exhibitions in the San Francisco Bay Area, Hawai’i and private collections. I live in Marin County, CA with my beloved husband and two doggies. Outside my studio, I enjoy traveling, hiking, and reading.