Community Bojagi: an artist and community collaboration

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Saint Louis Art Museum- Family Sundays
Aug 13, 20, 26, 27, Sep 3, 10, and 24
September 24th Unveiling Ceremony
Led by Youngmin Lee, Korean Textile Artist

September 24th Unveiling Ceremony

1:00-4:00 PM: Interactive Korean Game Station, Sculpture Hall

1:00-4:00 PM: Interactive Korean Alphabet Station, Sculpture Hall

1:30-2:00 PM Artist Talk by Youngmin Lee The Farrell Auditor

2:00-2:45 PM Performances in The Farrell Auditorium

15 minutes- Performance by K:ODE

15 minutes- Performance by PL4Y

This artist-led project invites families to collaborate in the creation of a community tapestry inspired by a traditional Korean textile form called bojagi (wrapping or covering cloth commonly made from silk or ramie).

Bojagi are historically made within individual family units and are used to wrap, cover, decorate, or store objects. The term “community bojagi” was coined by artist Youngmin Lee to share this tradition with the broader community, expanding the definition of family and exploring ideas of cultural identity.

Youngmin says, “Koreans believe that bojagi can not only wrap an object but also enclose ‘bok’, good fortune or happiness.  The act of making bojagi also carries wishes for the well-being and happiness of its recipients. I hope to extend affection and good wishes to all who participated in making the community bojagi.”

The Community Bojagi project is a partnership between the Saint Louis Art Museum and the Gateway Korea Foundation.