September 18 – November 16, 2003
A solo exhibition by Korean-born Komelia Hongja Okim features the silver hollowware and figurative forms for which the artist has become well known. Many of the works are in the Kum-Boo (Korean gold-foil overlay) technique, a challenging and traditional process rarely pracitced today.
Okim’s art relates to the concept of Feng Shui, and focusses on the dynamic relationship between humans and their surroundings and the need to live well, peacefully, and harmoniously.
silver, gold, 1996-97
Honolulu Hale (City Hall) | The Contemporary Museum | Honolulu Academy of Arts | University of Hawai'i Art Gallery & Commons Gallery
East-West Center Gallery | Gallery 'Iolani at Windward Community College | Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College
The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center | Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center, Maui