I had my third exhibition and it was a collaborative one and it was in South Korea! My South Korean debut as a visual artist. I had met my friend Hayden who creates sculptures out of traditional Korean paper known as Hanji. Hanji is made from the inner bark of Mulberry. It was fascinating to see how Hayden also known as Jiam Hanji, could make even sculptures out of paper.

Due to our love for art we decided to collaborate together and have an art exhibition called Beyond dialogue, it was originally going to be called a feeling of home but that feeling could mean so many things. Home might be a feeling you feel with a person and not necessarily a place. Beyond dialogue felt like the right name.

The cafe we held the exhibition was called @Yeonwoojae, it’s in a Hanok (traditional Korean house) and they served refreshments from coffee to cold drinks and sweet snacks. It fit the concept of our art work as my art pieces were of Korean landscapes and Jiam Hanji uses a traditional material. Jiam Hanji displayed his pieces and I showcased my landscapes and together we did one collaborative piece.

With Hanbok fashion designer Guiroe Yeoback. The next set of pictures are the pieces I displayed for Beyond dialogue.

The Buddhist painting in Jongno.

A lot of people were interested in the city scape of Seoul painting (seen on the left.) I was very pleased to hear when people said they appreciate seeing the art because it gives them a new found experience for Korea. I understand their perspective, when you have lived somewhere all your life, you are just used to seeing your surroundings every day and don’t get to appreciate it, but when you travel abroad to another country like I did when i visit South Korea, your view of everything is different and open to appreciation.

With Hanbok influencer @HanbokC who is wearing Sheen Seoul, I am wearing a Denim Jacket and trousers also inspired by Hanbok by designer Leesle who designed for BTS!

With life drawing model Jess Moon Seo. I have drawn from him many times!

Hopefully I can have another exhibition in London! Please follow my instagram @mikeyespinosa and Jiam Hanji @JiamHanji, I will post about the collaboration piece!