This series, often referred to as the Mother-of-Pearl Series, is composed through the layering of hand-dyed paper, adhesive, and the luminous qualities of traditional Korean lacquer. Upon a deep black ground, the accumulation of vivid colors collides and harmonizes, evoking the iridescent radiance of mother-of-pearl. The resulting surface is at once dynamic and contemplative.
 

On a personal level, the work originated as part of my healing process following the passing of my mother. The repetitive acts of dyeing, layering, and preserving became a ritual and a form of solace, a journey of renewal pursued through material and form.
 

Through this series, I seek to examine the very fabric of existence. The interplay between intensity and stillness, transience and permanence, lies at the core of the work. The bold energy of crimson, the tranquil depth of blue, and the dense strata of paper and lacquer are distilled into a visual language of emotion. In capturing moments that are both fleeting and eternal, this series becomes more than an aesthetic exploration—it is a profound meditation on loss, resilience, and the enduring beauty of life.