THINGUMABOB SOCIETY

Thingumabob Society

Maternal Thingumabob

19 June - 17 September 2023

The “Thingumabob” is a collective, reflective of own lived cultural experience of confusion of identity in melting pot society / Continues to build out “Thingumabob” world and environment of itself when installed in a unique environment.

Variant

The harmonious balance between industrial materials, family history, and cultural hybridity

The combination of Korean cultural spirit that draw from nature and natural materials, with the

American cultural obsession with consumption to create my own material world.

Auspicious Energy Circle

Installation at Rotunda In Katzen Art Center AU / 12th Dec 2021 to 19th February 2022 / Materials : PVC pipes, Hay, Zip-tie, 550 red cords, Found fabric, Plastic garbage bag, Package string

I construct use the PVC pipe to build and finalize shapes by weaving and zip-tie techniques.  I enjoy using patterns and colors inspired from Korean traditional clothing, temple buildings, and Seonangdang(holy stone cairns or trees).  My wish is to offer these Community Gifts for the public to envision and wish for the completion of the energy circle as they seek to maintain both balance and harmony from auspicious energy circle. 

 
 
 

Auspicious Energy Circle / Katzen museum

Installation at Aspen Colorado

Thingumabob Tribe # 1

Thingumabob 가족 ( family)

The “thingumabob” is growing, morphing from a few structures into multiple families, and now, into a collective society as She creates more and more.

The “thingumabob” is a collective, reflective of her own lived cultural experience.

Grow from the wall

They can growing, morphing from anywhere …..