Hanji Hanji Jeogori Textile RECORD AND SYMBOL February 2, 2026 / April 3, 2026 by master RECORD AND SYMBOL, 2000 Ink stick and oriental dye on Korean mulberry paper (hanji) 41.3 × 86.4 cm (16.3 × 34 in) Read more »
Hanji Hanji Jeogori Textile KOREAN FANTASY February 2, 2026 / April 3, 2026 by master KOREAN FANTASY, n.d. Ink stick and oriental dye on Korean mulberry paper (hanji) 120 × 210 cm (47.2 × 82.7 in) Read more »
Hanji Hanji Jeogori Textile A VEST FOR BIRTH February 2, 2026 / April 3, 2026 by master A VEST FOR BIRTH, 2003 Ink and mineral pigment on Korean mulberry paper (hanji) 120 × 210 cm (47.2 × 82.7 in) Read more »
Essays A MOTHER NAMED JEOGORI January 26, 2026 / April 3, 2026 by master For Koreans, the jeogori is the essence of femininity, a symbol of devotion and pain, and a history encompassing an entire era. Read more »
Essays BEYOND THE NARROW WORLD August 15, 2025 / April 3, 2026 by master Because of my son, I feel as though I have traveled to another world—one I would never have known otherwise. Read more »
Essays FACING FORWARD, ONE PATH AT A TIME August 5, 2025 / April 3, 2026 by master I gather my breath and accept my destiny in its entirety. Read more »
Selected Works PAPER COSTUME FOR MUSICAL PERFORMANCE, 2013 February 5, 2013 / April 3, 2026 by master PAPER COSTUME FOR MUSICAL PERFORMANCE, 2013, 2013 In , Hyungjoo Kim was invited to participate as a featured artist in a classical musical performance commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice. The performance took place at the Skokie Performing Arts Center in Illinois and served as a cultural tribute reflecting on memory, sacrifice, and peace. Read more »
Selected Works RECYCLING PROJECT February 5, 2011 / April 3, 2026 by master Hyungjoo Kim's recycling project items appear in different formats consistent with her "art to wear" and in the Hangul project. The recyclable materials that she uses are paper, metals, and medicinal herbs. Her use of Hanji (Korean Mulberry paper) also falls in this category. Kim discovers beauty from unexpected sources and gives new meaning to recreated works of art (see Han-Gul). Read more »
Selected Works FASHION SHOW SHOWCASE February 5, 2000 / April 3, 2026 by master FASHION SHOW SHOWCASE, 2006 In , Hyungjoo Kim presented the Spirit of Korea Fashion Art Show at the South Shore Cultural Center. This landmark event introduced American audiences to a contemporary interpretation of Korean cultural identity through fashion as an art form. Read more »
