Concept |
Describing chaotic waves in my head, especially when I suffer homesickness. Rice papers, Korean Traditional paper, hanji, and my core material, threads were used to create this piece.
Bio |
Boowon Kim is a fashion designer from Seoul, South Korea. She graduated from Ewha Womans University with a degree in Bachelor of Arts discovering the potential of different fiber and textiles while learning the foundation of skilled garment construction. Last year, she got the Post-baccalaureate certificate in Fashion, Body, and Garment at the School of the Art Institute in Chicago, and currently, she is finishing up her first year in a Graduate degree in the same school and the department. She has further developed her artistic voice by exploring a wide range of unconventional materials and strategies. She uses traditional knitting, weaving, felting, embroidery, and fabric dyeing techniques while incorporating found or discarded materials in her work. Furthermore, with her knowledge in patternmaking and draping, she is able to construct unique silhouettes within her garments.