Hapa Stories
A retelling of traditional folktales, mythology, and customs from my mixed perspective and upbringing.
A retelling of traditional folktales, mythology, and customs from my mixed perspective and upbringing.
Lowfire clay, ink, acrylic paint
10.75 x 6.75 x 6.75 in
The Moon Bunny diligently pounds away atop a little mochi world. A rice paddle, a favorite bowl, and a microwave is all it takes to make some magic.
I liken my experiences making mochi to the folktale of the Rabbit on the Moon. Traditional symbols meld with my own symbolic lexicon to create a contemporary reimagining.
Lowfire clay, ink, acrylic paint
19.25 x 8.25 x 4.75 in
How do we see ourselves reflected in stories? In Korean folktales, the tiger can be malevolent, ridiculous, or even kind. IT doesn't portray a singular type of character, rather it's shaped to fit the lesson of the story.
When likening my experiences making mochi to these classic folktales, I wonder what role I fit into. Am I a person trying to evoke the spirit of the tiger, or am I a tiger disguised as a person?
