Melissa Kim
Gallery 1 explores ideas of cultural amalgamation through illustrating Western myths in a traditional Eastern style. My pieces mimic the Minhwa style of ancient Korea to represent how by nature, I was raised and look like a Korean-American. By nurture, I grew up with stories of Greek myths and European fairy tales, hence the illustration of said stories. The combination of the two different cultures demonstrates the experience that many POC children experience all around the world, especially in white dominant places where their home life is different from the outside world.
Gallery 2 reflects myself and my friends. I use various media such as digital, embroidery, and watercolor to create portraits of people whom I love and capture random fun moments of our lives. Other works are used to explore new subjects and media and display other important parts of my life and the world around me.