WHEN + WHERE
Opening Reception: Thurs. August 29, 5 - 7pm; open to the public
 
Exhibition on view: August 30 - September 10, 2024
On view gallery hours: Mon - Fri, 9am - 4:30pm, by appointment

Reservations for visiting the exhibition after the reception are by appointment only. Contact yoonseo@usc.edu to make an appointment.
 
Gayle and Ed Roski Gallery, USC Roski School of Fine Arts Graduate Gallery
 
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
Chrysalis explores the theme of protection through two bodies of work, highlighting the contrast between nurturing environments and the cold realities outside of the cocoon. Mixed-media and sculptural paintings visualize protection in nature, such as a cocoon and bird nest, and a relationship between mother and baby animals to depict maternal instincts and love. In contrast, I also portray myself in the real-life environment of the restaurant I used to work in, encircled by impersonal, cold objects. As a whole, Chrysalis reflects the lack of family protection I experienced and how it continues to affect my adulthood.