About
1967 born in Cheong-ju, South Korea
Korean textile artist, Lee So-ra uses ‘Jogakbo’ (a traditional style of Korean patchwork made using pieces of salvaged fabrics) to create contemporary works of art. Her work reflects the charm of the modest women in the Joseon period (1392 – 1897), a time when the pursuit of simplicity and purity was paramount.
Lee treats her materials with the utmost respect, washing her hands repeatedly to keep the material spotlessly clean and spends many sleepless nights hand stitching in silence until each of the large, intricate panels is complete. The artist approaches each stage of making as a mental pilgrimage, edging closer to a purity of thought, celebrating and paying homage to the skill and process of hand sewing.
