2024 KAAC Fall Public Program: Making Lotus-fold Artist Books

Workshop Title: Making Lotus-fold Artist Books

Date: Sunday, Oct. 20, 3-4 pm CST

Instructor Name and IG: Haerim Lee,

Description: Join us in creating your own lotus-fold artist book that can tell your personal story. During this 1-hour virtual workshop, we will explore a new book format ideal for personal storytelling. Artist Haerim Lee will guide you through the folding process, step-by-step. By the end of the session, you'll have a beautifully crafted book that reflects your own narrative and is ready to share!

Suggested Materials List:

• Paper
• Magazine
• Ruler
• Glue stick
• Drawing materials (colored pencils, pencils, markers, etc.)

Cost: Free; donations are welcome and will go toward supporting KAAC's work

Age: 16+

Artist Bio: Haerim Lee is a Chicago-based artist and educator originally from South Korea. Her ethnographical research investigates the histories of architectural sites and translates them into paintings, public murals, ceramics, artist books, and photography. Lee has had solo exhibitions at Woodland Pattern, Parlour and Ramp, Gallery Noone, Kasia Kay Art Project, and Youngeun Museum of Contemporary Art. She has received awards, including the Ignite Fund from the Andy Warhol Foundation and 3 Arts. Lee has participated in artist talks and conferences at institutions like the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, and Illinois State University.

Artist Website: https://www.rimlee.com/

A ll donations will go towards supporting KAAC's work.

Host or Publisher korean american artist collective