P R O C E S S

My process begins with building layers of color and surface through acrylic, pigment, and material exploration. These initial layers create a foundation of depth and atmosphere before I introduce Hanji, traditional Korean mulberry paper.

I work with diluted acrylic paint and medium, allowing moisture and pigment to move through the fibers of Hanji. As the paper absorbs, reveals, and transforms layers of color, unexpected shifts in translucency, texture, and surface quality begin to emerge.

I then respond to the evolving surface through graphite, scratching, tearing, and applying pressure. These physical actions create marks, ruptures, and creases that reveal the layers beneath, allowing the material to record tension, transformation, and the passage of time.

The work develops gradually through a balance between intention and the natural responses of the materials. Through this process, fragile yet resilient surfaces become places where memory, presence, and transformation unfold.