Imi Hwangbo

Imi Hwangbo's delicate reliefs carve two dimensional patterns, creating lines with edges, and shapes with negative space. Trained as a sculptor, Hwangbo's practice combines image, object, and material meticulously. Her work recalls the traditional Korean art of pojagi: four-cornered wrapping cloths embroidered with patterns which reference Korean folk beliefs. Hwangbo's patterns begin as hand-drawn shapes following natural gestures, which she interprets with cut paper and mylar. The completed piece creates depth with layered apertures and overlapping edges.

Imi Hwangbo received her M.F.A. in sculpture from Stanford University, where she studied with Nathan Oliveira. She has been the recipient of numerous artist fellowships, including residencies at the Camargo Foundation in France, the
American Academy in Rome, The MacDowell Colony, and Yaddo. Her constructed
drawings have been exhibited internationally.

Submitted by Ellen Miller Gallery