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A new exhibition, “Resonance: 60 Years of Jaewon Park’s Design Legacy,” will open at the SUNY Korea Museum of Modern Costume on October 16, 2023. This special exhibition will run until March 7, 2024, and will be divided into two parts. The first part will feature the theme of “Black and White,” while the second part will resonate with “Color,” with around 30 outfits on display.
Jaewon Park was the first Korean to host the International Biennale Costume Exhibition in the 1990s and is recognized for his contributions to the advancement of Korea’s artwear. The first part of the exhibition, “Black and White,” is inspired by East Asian art, particularly oriental painting, and features pieces made by twisting hanji (Korean traditional paper) and dyeing it with muk (Korean ink). This exhibition highlights a unique expression of East Asian art through fashion by contrasting black and white.
The theme of the second part is “Color,” showcasing works that reinterpret obangsaek (the five traditional Korean cardinal colors) in a modern context. These pieces, featuring delicate handcraft techniques such as pleating and appliqué, blend tradition with modernity, illustrating the process of how handcrafted artwear evolves into practical fashion.
President Arthur H. Lee delivered a congratulatory message, stating, “At our university, we strive for creativity and innovation across various fields, and this special exhibition reflects that spirit. I believe it will serve as an inspiration not only to our students but also to all visitors as they reflect on the artistic passion and legacy of Park Jaewon.”
The SUNY Korea Museum of Modern Costume is open to the public from 10 AM to 5 PM on weekdays (closed on weekends and holidays). This exhibition will run from October 16 to March 7, with a scheduled closure from November 16 to 26. It will reopen with part two on November 27.
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