Installation view, Through the Light: Contemporary Jogakbo by Wonju Seo

Opening Reception: Through the Light: Contemporary Jogakbo by Wonju Seo
Friday, September 26, 2025, 5-7pm (kindly RSVP)
Charles B. Wang Center Skylight Gallery

Charles B. Wang Center is pleased to celebrate their newest exhibition, Through the Light, with an opening reception on September 26! Melding tradition with innovation, this vibrant exhibit showcases the contemporary jogakbo (Korean wrapping cloth) art of Wonju Seo. Rooted in centuries-old Korean textile practices, Seo’s translucent compositions transform humble fabric into luminous abstractions. Her works echo the geometry of modernist paintings while inviting viewers to experience light as a living element—passing through seams, shifting with space, and casting ephemeral shadows. With a minimalist sensibility and a reverence for craftsmanship, Seo translates the once utilitarian Korean craft of jogakbo into a contemporary language of transparency, balance, and spiritual reflection.

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Workshop: The Art of Jogakbo: Korean Patchwork Traditions
Saturday, September 27, 2025, 1-3pm
Charles B. Wang Center East Hall
Tickets: $20 (General); $15 (Students/Seniors 65+) (advanced registration required)

Discover the beauty and tradition of jogakbo—Korean wrapping patchwork—by creating your own textile wall hanging in their upcoming program. This hands-on workshop welcomes participants of all skill levels and invites you to explore both hand-stitching techniques and machine sewing (bring your own sewing machine if you wish).

Guided by a teaching artist, you’ll learn how to piece together fabrics into stunning, eye-catching designs inspired by this timeless art.

Fee includes all materials, limited to 20 people per session.

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