Sacred Paper: Korean Ritual Artsnju Seo
March 9 – May 24, 2026
Opening Reception: Monday, Mar 9, 5-7pm (kindly RSVP)
Lecture: Monday, Mar 9 at 4pm
Demonstrations: Monday, Mar 9 at 5:30pm

The Charles B. Wang Center is pleased to present Sacred Paper: Korean Ritual Artsnju Seo opening March 9. This exhibition explores Korea’s richly inventive ritual paper traditions, where humble mulberry paper is transformed into a material of remarkable expressive range. Sacred Paper highlights two distinct regional practices that elevate delicate fibers into intricate and compelling sculptural forms. In Chungcheongnam-do, the Seolwi Seolgyeong tradition creates intricate cut-paper structures that define and organize ceremonial space. The artist Jongseung Park demonstrates how paper can be shaped into protective architectural forms through precise cutting, layering, and assembly. Dr. Heera Shin presents folded flowers, lanterns, and ornaments that animate ritual settings along Korea’s East Sea coast with color and movement. Shown together, these works celebrate paper’s versatility, regional diversity, and enduring craftsmanship.

This exhibition is curated by Jinyoung Anna Jin, the director of Asian art and culture at the Charles B. Wang Center, and the Academic Center for K-Religions at Sogang University in Seoul.

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