Yellowave (Spirit Pond)

In Yellowave (Spirit Pond), Jiha Moon layers images found in traditional Korean folk art and contemporary life using ink and acrylic on hanji, Korean mulberry paper. Along the flux of yellow waves and faces shaped in fortune cookies, peony flowers and lotus plants blossom. In the center, symmetrical patterns evoke mythical creatures or shamanist writing drawn on talismans. Perching on the top is a pair of cranes, a traditional symbol of longevity as they were believed to live for a thousand years. The heart emojis popping out of each bird remind us of the flowing “like” icons often seen on social media such as Instagram.