Glendale Library, Arts & Culture and ReflectSpace Gallery present “(Be)Longing: Asian Diasporic Crossings,” an exhibition exploring the multigenerational aftereffects of war and displacement through various artistic mediums.
The exhibition features works by artists from Los Angeles, Korea, and China, utilizing maps, sculptures, photography, archives, video, and layered materials to delve into East-West Asian diasporic placemaking.
Anchored by Los Angeles-based artists Annette Miae Kim and Kyong Boon Oh, the exhibit investigates the creation and narration of diasporic histories and spaces. Kim and Oh’s work, informed by their family connections to both South and North Korea, adds a personal touch to the exploration of diasporas and borders.
Newly commissioned video works by artists Sun Siran, Xia Yan, Gil Woong Kim, and Donah Lee from Korea and China reflect their diasporic journeys. Additionally, Los Angeles-based contemporary ceramicist Jennifer Cheh draws on traditional Korean forms to express her diasporic present.
Curated by Monica Hye Yeon Jun, Ara Oshagan, and Anahid Oshagan, “(Be)Longing: Asian Diasporic Crossings” will be on display from July 20 through September 22 at ReflectSpace Gallery in Glendale Central Library, located at 222 E. Harvard St. The opening reception is scheduled for July 27, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
