The Korean Cultural Center in Washington, D.C. (KCCDC) will be opening its latest virtual exhibition and artist talk with "K-Art at Home: Robin Ha," featuring the prominent Korean American visual artist.
Robin Ha is set to discuss art from two of her illustrated graphic novels, offering a unique insight into her cultural heritage and the process of adaptation in a journey of finding and earning her own identity. The scenes that will help guide the virtual exhibition are from her original graphic novels "Cook Korean!" and "Almost American Girl."
The "K-Art at Home: Robin Ha" program is set to begin with her exclusive this Friday, March 5, at 6:00 PM EST. Her exhibit will be available up until March 22. Fans can watch the exhibit from the KCCDC Official Website, while the exclusive Robin Ha talk will be available on the KCCDC social media channels on YouTube and Instagram TV.
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About Robin Ha
Born in Seoul, South Korea, Robin Ha grew up loving and drawing her own comics up until her family moved to the United States when she was 14 years old. After finishing her studies at the Rhode Island School of Design, Robin moved to New York City to pursue a career in the fashion industry before following her passion for creating comics. Her illustrations have made their way to the pages of the Heavy Metal Magazine and Marvel Comics. A quick view of her works and contacts are available at the Robin Ha Wixsite page.
Her work "Cook Korean!," first released in 2016, is a unique and engaging fusion between the conventional cookbook and a light graphic novel. The 64 traditional Korean recipes featured in the book are woven into colorful and playful background. The New York Times bestseller brings famous Korean dishes such as kimchi (fermented vegetables), bulgogi (grilled meat), and gimbap (rolled seaweed sheets with rice fillings) to a new generation of global audiences through visually riveting and wit-infused storytelling.
On the other hand, "Almost American Girl" was released just last 2020 and is the author's memoir in a graphic novel format. It tells the story of a young Robin Ha and her single mother. Growing up as a mother-daughter duo in Seoul, the two of them faced challenges together. But when a friendly visit to Huntsville, Alabama turned out to be a permanent relocation move - on top of the shocking news that her mom is getting married - Robin has to navigate through these surprises in a landscape she has never been in before. With no access to her comics, no friends to talk to in Korean, she finds an unexpected refuge when her mom enrolls her in a comics drawing class.
About KCCDC
The Korean Cultural Center at Washington, D.C. is situated within the Embassy of the Republic of Korea right at the American seat of power. KCCDC is dedicated to promoting the Korean culture and strengthing the ties between the US and South Korea through a series of public programs that help raise awareness - such as art exhibitions, performances, educational drives and outreach efforts, institutional partnerships, and support for local Korean events, especially in Washington.
