Resilience Manifesto: A Tribute to Zo Zayong (1926-2000) 

Zo Zayong is an art hero who dedicated his life to savaging Korean folk art as it was thrown away in Korea’s rush toward Westernization and modernization after the war, colonial occupation and the collapse of the 500 year Joseon dynasty (1392-1910) 

Zo Zayong recognized that folk art held the imagination, wishes and hopes of countless generations of everyday Korean people. At the time, the ruling elites saw folk art as low-class, trashy, superstitious and embarrassing.

This show is a tribute to Zo Zayong’s mission and the resilience of all people living through challenging times and devastating historical circumstances. 

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Julie widens the conversation of painting to include art beyond Western traditions and people whose voices are often left out. Julie reimagines Korean shamanist narratives to explore diaspora and bridge cultural disruption.