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850 Bloom Walk, Los Angeles, CA 90089
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Opening reception: Wed. November 19, 5 - 7pm
Exhibition on view: Nov. 20 - Dec. 10, 2025
Gallery hours: Mon - Thurs, 9am - 6pm; Fri, 9am - 5pm
Helen Lindhurst Fine Arts Gallery, Watt Hall
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
From Mud to Bloom explores the theme of maternal connection between mother and child, using traditional Korean painting (Minhwa), mixed media, and ceramic sculptures. The exhibition weaves images of nature with scenes from both historical and contemporary life, exploring how the human experience of caring and protection is mirrored in nature's own cycles.
The lotus flower, born from the mud, is a central motif of this work, embodying sacrifice, resilience, and purity. In Korean folk stories, the female figure often sacrifices herself for the benefit of the family and is reborn through the lotus, a transformation that reflects both suffering and renewal.
This classic fairy tale of female self-effacement bridges cultural memory with present realities, inviting viewers to reflect on how feminine love can endure, transform, and bloom across generations.
This program is open to all eligible individuals. USC operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the university’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation or any other prohibited factor.
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