My execution is started from making my original colored glass. At the beginning, colored glass is added into the melted clear glass, and then metal-leaf and powder are put into them. When they get cold, they are cut or broken into pieces. Those small pieces of glass are attached on the surface of the brown vessels or assembled together to create two-dimensional pieces. I think that using my original glass for works has an advantage to create deep and unique colors haven’t been seen before.

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The inspiration of the series, Red Windows, was coming from shacks built with various materials like patchworks or natural stones picked in the neighborhood. I frequently imagine the humble or simple life of the people who live in those shacks standing in mountain villages or seashore. And I am compelled to struck with awe when I realize their strength and the value of living in such humble environment. The red square parts embedded in my pieces represent the energy and hope of those people.

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The shacks themselves, patched with handy materials in varied colors, appeal to me as well. I feel the energy from those colors or patterns and have a similar impression when I see the abstract paintings that are consist of colors and texture. As I wrote in the beginning, my works are created by small pieces of colored glass that are made by my original method, so I feel the connection between the patched shacks and my works.

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I believe that creating and living are equivalent for me, and my works reflect myself. When I created the Red Window series first, I just started my career as a full time glass artist. The red windows placed in my works were expressed my hope or dedication for my future, like I felt the power from the humble shacks.