Soaring (Narsha)
Presented by the Han-Mee Artists Association of Greater Washington (HMAAGW)
Date: June 14 – August 10, 2025
The First reception: June 14 I The Second reception: July 12
Organizer: American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center
Curator: Jung-Sil Lee, PhD
About the exhibition:
American University Museum is proud to host Soaring (Narsha)—a landmark exhibition
celebrating five decades of artistic achievement, cultural resilience, and the evolving spirit
of Korean American identity. Featuring works by 31 artists across a wide range of mediums
and styles, the exhibition reflects on heritage while looking boldly toward the future.
Presented by the Han-Mee Artists Association of Greater Washington (HMAAGW) in honor
of its 50th anniversary, Soaring (Narsha) highlights both the richness of Korean cultural
traditions and the lived experiences of Korean immigrants in the United States.
Narsha, an archaic Korean word meaning “to soar high,” originates
from Yongbieocheonga (Songs of the Dragons Flying to Heaven)—the first literary work
written in Hangul. In this foundational text, six dragons ascend to the heavens, a metaphor
for new beginnings and national transformation. In this spirit, the exhibition reimagines that
upward flight through contemporary expression. We invite you to experience this powerful
celebration of culture and creativity!
Artists (total 31)
Clare Chang, Younho Choi, Eunmee Chung, Jilian Chung, Kisoon J. Griffith, Jihee Hahn, Barbara Han, Yumi Hogan, Sunhee Kim Jung, Bo Kim, Hyun Jung Kim, Jean Jinho Kim, Jinchul Kim, Joo Kim, Jungeun Kim, MyungSook Ryu Kim, Sumita Kim, Tae D. Kim-James, Kyujin Lee, Choung-Hee Lim, Yoonsun Lim, Minsun Oh Mun, Jeong Sook Oh, Jinsoon Oh, Komelia Hongja Okim, Junghwa Kim Paik, Yeong-Hi Paik, In-soon Shin, SuLi, Serena Yeo, Sam-Kyun Yoon
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