InJung Oh&rsquo\;s pieces exist as spaces where symbols and abstractions are animated with meaning. Oh creates psych ological moments of reflection and balance in the face of a world filled w ith tensions&mdash\;gendered\, cultural\, and spiritual&mdash\;and explore s complicated multiplicities\, particularly those pertaining to her identi ty.
\nRaised in a traditional Korean family\, she now lives with a C hinese family in a Western society. In her work\, Oh reaches beyond preexi sting symbols\; she creates them.
\nOne of Oh&rsquo\;s distinctive s ymbols is a visual representation of the female figure as a beacon for her self. Envisioning the female figure floating in the sky like a blooming fl ower\, Oh started her Volossom project. The artist combines &ldquo\;vol-&r dquo\; (which means wish or will) and &ldquo\;blossom\,&rdquo\; into a wor d that means &ldquo\;blossom as a manifestation of wish or will.&rdquo\;&n bsp\;
\nThe sense of balance she seeks is also dependent upon physic ality. In her Sculptural Painting series\, Oh cuts into the canvas and dip s it in layers of media to gradually solidify the material\, working with gravity to make a sculpture. In her Leaves of Life series\, she blows colo rs across canvas\; the concentration it takes Oh to control her breath is meditative\, filling the moment with peace.
\nPlease join us in the Quiet Reading Room on Wednesday\, June 12\, from 6:30&ndash\;7:30 p.m. to meet InJung Oh\, view her work\, and enjoy light refreshments. Our National Parks lecture begins downstairs at 7:00 p.m.\; patrons are welcome to attend both events .
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