Blue JangOt Item Number: 3284/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
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.
Item History
- Made by Key-Sook Geum (Maker) in Seoul, Korea during 2015
- Collected during 2017
- Owned by Consulate General of the Republic of Korea before January 19, 2018
- Received from Consulate General of the Republic of Korea (Donor) on January 19, 2018
What
Who
- Culture
- Korean
- Creator
- Key-Sook Geum (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Consulate General of the Republic of Korea
- Received from
- Consulate General of the Republic of Korea (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Seoul, Korea
When
- Creation Date
- during 2015
- Collection Date
- during 2017
- Ownership Date
- before January 19, 2018
- Acquisition Date
- on January 19, 2018
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- excellent
- Current Location
- Case 73
- Accession Number
- 3284/0001