09/02/2025
I made a visit to APCC Jade Choe Gallery where Ms. Patsy O'Connell is having her Solo Exhibit. She is the founder of APCC and also an artist. Those who are interested in art, especially Korean painting style on Hanji, this is the one exhibit you don't want to miss.
Exhibition: August 29 - September 6, 2025
APCC Jade Choe Gallery • 4851 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA
Meet the artist: September 4, 4:00-6:00 PM
Here is an excerpt from this website:
https://www.asiapacificculturalcenter.org/post/solo-exhibit-by-patsy-surh-o-connell
The artist is using primarily ink on rice paper to connect with her Asian heritage, which features uniquely immersive paintings born of Korean sentiment and diaspora experience.
Curator's Statement - Kellis Parlett
"Eternal Blooms: Peony Homage" begins as a deeply personal tribute but blossoms into a universal reflection on family, womanhood, and resilience.
Through the enduring symbolism of the peony, the artist honors her mother's life with themes of love, strength, and hope, creating an emotional bridge between generations and cultures.
Executed in the traditional Korean painting style on Hanji (Korean mulberry paper), the works display refined brushwork and a delicate balance of form and space. The use of Asian techniques and materials imbues the pieces with quiet intensity and timeless beauty.
The artist, a first generation Korean American and founder of this very Asian Pacific cultural center, has been a trailblazer in the local arts community.
Now 83 years old, she continues to lead with grace and purpose, serving as an inspiring role model for both Korean and American communities alike.
Importantly, all proceeds from this exhibition will be donated to the APCC Scholarship Fund, extending the impact of this exhibition beyond the gallery and into the future of the community.
"Eternal Blooms: Peony Homage" is both a visual love letter to the artist's mother and a powerful testament to the enduring beauty and strength of women everywhere.
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