Living with bipolar disorder influences how I approach my art, especially my work with paper.

 

I use mixed media collage and build up layers with materials like acrylic paint, graphite, hanji, hand-painted papers, and texture mediums.Then I scrape, sand, or peel parts away to reveal what’s underneath.

 

This mix of construction and excavation feels like a way of exploring my inner world and the world around me. I’m drawn to the traditional techniques of Joomchi and Momigami—Korean and Japanese methods of transforming paper through repeated handling, layering, and softening.

 

These processes allow the paper to become textured, sculptural and like fabric. Throughout, I choose colors and create compositions that help me express a sense of emotional and visual balance—a reflection of my ongoing search for harmony.