Convergence

Brooch: Convergence 2012

Hanji paper, copper, paint

3 1/2 x 4 x 2"

Photo: Seth Papac

I began to incorporate Hanji paper (traditional Korean paper, mulberry) in my work. The juxtaposition of paper and metal expresses the duality of hard and soft, permanent and ethereal. The back of the brooch reveals feathered edge of the paper, and various sized hammer textures on the raised body with pin mechanism. The front reveals the fibrous threads of the paper that has been applied to the metal where another form is conjoined to create another space in the center.

Borders

Borders (North and South Korea) 2011 

Borders (India and Pakistan) 2011

I have picked two neighboring countries that are in conflict; first one is North and South Korea, the second piece is India and Pakistan. By combining each regions with their capital city, a new outline of a country is born as the enamel colors are combination of each country's flag colors. 

in/tangibles opening

in/tangibles
SDSU's Jewelry and Metalworking + Furniture Design Woodworking show

Southwestern College
900 Otay Lakes Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91910

Opening Receptions
Thursday, Oct 18, 2012
6-8 PM

This exhibition will run from:
Oct 18 - Nov 13
Art Gallery Hours
Tues - Thurs 10:30 am - 2 pm
Wed + Thurs 5:30 pm - 8 pm

Free parking in Lot J for evening reception
This even is free and open to the community

Say Hello to SDSU's Jewelry + Metal's bunch!

Hustlin' my crew~

More photos to come ;)