nokmee

 

April 10-16, 2025

One Art Space: 23 Warren St. New York CIty

 

Opening reception: Friday, April 11 at 5-8pm

 

 

 

The Nokmee alumni association of Ewha Womans University’s College of Art and Design is holding its 27th exhibition.

 

The President of the Nokmee Art Society said for this exhibition “I am very excited to be celebrating the 27th anniversary of Nokmee this year! With the great work of our alumni, we are producing an exhibition to honor our anniversary. This exhibition is especially meaningful as it continues a three-year tradition at One Art Space and represents the enduring spirit of Ewha.

 

Founded in 1886 with a single Korean girl by the dedication of an American female missionary, Ewha has since grown to produce over 250,000 talented women across the globe. As Korea’s first educational institution for women and now one of the nation’s top universities, Ewha embodies the strength of faith and perseverance even in the most difficult times.

 

We hope that Ewha’s unwavering spirit, grounded in faith, will continue to be expressed through art and shared with the world. As an overseas branch based in New York, we provide a platform for our members to demonstrate their talents and capabilities and also allow them to maintain a connection to Ewha. 

 

Artists featured in this exhibition are:

Yuran Lee, SunYoung Won Lee, Claire W. Kang AIFD, Miran Kim, Won Hee Min, Grace Yeonsook Ji, Sunghae Kim, Misoo Kim, Hongmi Kim Hoog, Eunjung Minju Nam, Helen Draves, Yeon Soo Son, Jeong Julia Lee, Min Kim, Stephanie Jiyoung Kim, Jenny Jihyun Chung, Soo Yun, Nawon Kim, Eugene Lee, Jihoon Kim

 

Lee Won-young (Claire W. Kang) AIFD, 1968, member of Nokmee, said about the 27th anniversary exhibition of Nokmee  ”Nokmee Art Society, started in 1998, was first suggested by Sook Nyu Lee Kim who was the president of the Ewha Womans University New York Alumni Association at the time. It was regretful that many alumni who immigrated to the United States could not continue their creative activities owing to the hardship on their families and livelihoods. They started Nokmee art exhibition by the Ewha art college alumni. 

 

For the past 27 years, the Nokmee Art Society has been a major source of vitality for all participating alumni through promoting friendship among alumni, encouraging individual arts and creative work and volunteering for the Korean community.  Recently, I contacted all of my senior and junior alumni who worked hard for Nokmee activities with the help of the current presidential team, and was able to briefly summarize the history of Nokmee Art Society in “Nokmee New York Former Presidents and Exhibitions”. She also said ” It is more heartbreaking because alumni Kim Ok-Ji who served as the first president and several others have already passed away.

 

This activity has been possible for a quarter century thanks to the strenuous work of the former presidents, many dedicated alumni who actively participated in Nokmee activities, and the hidden support of many spouses. Now, as we celebrate the 27th anniversary, I hope that the Nokmee Art Society will have diverse opportunities in the future to grow seamlessly through more reflections and cooperation with alumni.”

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Artists: 

Yuran Lee

SunYoung Won Lee

Claire W. Kang AIFD

Miran Kim

Won Hee Min 

Grace Yeonsook Ji

Sunghae Kim

Misoo Kim

Hongmi Kim Hoog

Eunjung Minju Nam

Helen Draves

Yeon Soo Son

Jeong Julia Lee

Min Kim

Stephanie Jiyoung Kim

Jenny Jihyun Chung

Soo Yun

Nawon Kim

Eugene Lee

Jihoon Kim