Artist Statment:
"Hanbok Cowboys," was created using hand stitching, recycled silk fabrics, embroidery thread, and oil painted canvas. The American cowboy is an iconic emblem of American masculinity and freedom, the heroes of classic Western movies. As a multicultural Asian American, my identity has always been elusive. This piece infuses my own Korean identity into the stereotypical theatrical example of Americana. It is an attempt to carve out my own definition of an American identity; thus, the piece references the history of Western cinematography and transposes this imagery into traditional Korean dress. (the Hanbok).

Much of my work surrounds a study of American identity and masculinity while comparing these references to my own personal experience as an Asian American woman. This piece is a pinnacle of my practice, much of which also uses mixed media to blend theatrics and iconic images