In traditional East Asian culture, paper was used instead of glass for windows and doors. Although it may not seem as sturdy or strong compared to glass or plastic, the particular method of producing the paper and the way how every fiber from the bark of the trees are compacted and preserved like thread in textiles, prevented the wind from entering, and maintained the warmth within the structure, while being a work of art.
I wanted to revisit this idea with the washi paper I produced during my trip to Kyoto. I employed a contemporary take on this idea by taking images of windows and doors from structures we visited, transferred them to paper and created frames and decorations reflecting the traditional buildings and architecture in East Asia.
Model : Jihee Nam
Photographed by : Judy Kim
