Wire sculpture in the form of a traditional shirt (jeogori). Torso is made of green wire strung with small green plastic beads, with clear-white beads on silver wire at collar and cuffs. Jacket is short, with a cross-over design and 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

  Dream in Green JoGoRe is in the shape of the jeogori (저고리), a traditional shirt worn over the chima (치마), a long, sleeveless dress. During the Joseon Dynasty, upper-class women wore a deep, red chima and a forest-green jeogori for their wedding. The green jeogori suggests this association with brides, a symbol of beauty; the aesthetic of this colour combination is still appreciated in present-day Korea.

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• Type of Item sculpture
• Culture Korean
• Material metal, plastic
• Measurements height 27.0 cm, width 121.0 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 2013
• 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 3284/0002