Wire sculpture in the form of an overcoat-shaped veil (jangot). Made of black wire strung with blue plastic beads, and clear-white beads at the collar and cuffs. Front has cross-over design with a tie closing.

• Narrative

  Key-Sook Geum (금기숙) is inspired by the shapes and styles of clothing from Korea’s Joseon Dynasty (조선, 1392–1910), because they tell stories about the people who wore them: their lives, aesthetics, and philosophies. She wanted to embody and visualize the sense of dignity, grace, and elegance of such Korean traditions.

• Iconographic Meaning

  Blue JangOt represents the jangot (장옷), a veil in the shape of an overcoat worn by noble women during the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910); it symbolizes modesty and refinement. Blue was the preferred colour for community special occasions and festivals. By giving the veil a voluminous shape using wires and beads rather than fabric.

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• Type of Item sculpture
• Culture Korean
• Material metal, plastic
• Measurements height 148.0 cm, width 175.0 cm (overall)

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• Creator Key-Sook Geum
• Previous Owner Consulate General of the Republic of Korea
• Received from Consulate General of the Republic of Korea

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• Made in Seoul

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• Creation Date during 2015
• Collection Date during 2017
• Ownership Date before January 19, 2018
• Acquisition Date on January 19, 2018

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition excellent
• Current Location Case 73
• Accession Number 3284/0001