From my roots to international connection binding
Asia and The United States with creativity
Two years ago, I began teaching for Frostburg State University in Hunan,
China. Teaching in China has been very di erent from my experience in the
United States. For example, I taught approximately 300 students, each
bringing a unique perspective to the assignments I introduced.
It was a privilege to observe the diversity, creativity, and originality
reflected in their work. The projects presented in this section include many
outstanding examples produced by these students. I take particular pride
in their accomplishments because they were responding to a new
curriculum that I developed as part of my master’s program. Their work
demonstrates how thoughtful curriculum design can inspire individual
expression across cultures.
Last year, I presented my solo exhibition at the Eunam Museum of Art.
The exhibition was divided into three main sections.
The first section featured two books I created to celebrate the work of my
students. I am deeply honored and proud of the skill, creativity, and
dedication reflected in these pages. Each student's work embodies a unique
creative voice, revealing their individual perspectives, personal experiences,
and passion for art. Together, these books stand as a testament to their
artistic growth and the transformative power of creative expression.
The second section featured a book inspired by the ideas and characters
from the Chinese classic Journey to the West. The project uses these iconic
figures as a framework for exploring seven personality types within the
context of human resource management.
Created in celebration of my Chinese heritage, the book examines how
traditional cultural narratives can inform contemporary professional
practice. It was designed as a creative tool to help human resources
professionals recognize, understand, and work e ectively with seven
distinct personality types. By drawing on the symbolism and personalities of
the Monkey King and other memorable characters from Journey to the West,
the project bridges ancient storytelling with modern organizational
psychology, demonstrating how cultural heritage can o er fresh
perspectives on leadership, teamwork, and human behavior.
The final section explores innovative approaches to curriculum design. One
example is a word-based creative game developed to help students
overcome creative blocks and spark new ideas. By encouraging them to
approach problems from unexpected perspectives, the activity fosters
flexible thinking and imaginative problem-solving.
The following page features a work I created while developing this
curriculum concept. It demonstrates how this approach can inspire creative
exploration and serve as a foundation for new ways of thinking and making.
The final section explores new and engaging approaches to curriculum
design. One example is a word game created to stimulate students’
imaginations when they experience a creative block. The activity
encourages participants to approach a problem from an entirely di erent
perspective. The following page presents a piece of work developed while
testing this new curriculum concept.
I am delighted to invite students and members of the Korean audience to
participate in this final creative activity.
Eunam Museum of Art:: 2025
From my roots to international connection binding
Asia and The United States with creativity
Two years ago, I began teaching for Frostburg State University in Hunan,
China. Teaching in China has been very di erent from my experience in the
United States. For example, I taught approximately 300 students, each
bringing a unique perspective to the assignments I introduced.
It was a privilege to observe the diversity, creativity, and originality
reflected in their work. The projects presented in this section include many
outstanding examples produced by these students. I take particular pride
in their accomplishments because they were responding to a new
curriculum that I developed as part of my master’s program. Their work
demonstrates how thoughtful curriculum design can inspire individual
expression across cultures.
Last year, I presented my solo exhibition at the Eunam Museum of Art.
The exhibition was divided into three main sections.
The first section featured two books I created to celebrate the work of my
students. I am deeply honored and proud of the skill, creativity, and
dedication reflected in these pages. Each student's work embodies a unique
creative voice, revealing their individual perspectives, personal experiences,
and passion for art. Together, these books stand as a testament to their
artistic growth and the transformative power of creative expression.
The second section featured a book inspired by the ideas and characters
from the Chinese classic Journey to the West. The project uses these iconic
figures as a framework for exploring seven personality types within the
context of human resource management.
Created in celebration of my Chinese heritage, the book examines how
traditional cultural narratives can inform contemporary professional
practice. It was designed as a creative tool to help human resources
professionals recognize, understand, and work e ectively with seven
distinct personality types. By drawing on the symbolism and personalities of
the Monkey King and other memorable characters from Journey to the West,
the project bridges ancient storytelling with modern organizational
psychology, demonstrating how cultural heritage can o er fresh
perspectives on leadership, teamwork, and human behavior.
The final section explores innovative approaches to curriculum design. One
example is a word-based creative game developed to help students
overcome creative blocks and spark new ideas. By encouraging them to
approach problems from unexpected perspectives, the activity fosters
flexible thinking and imaginative problem-solving.
The following page features a work I created while developing this
curriculum concept. It demonstrates how this approach can inspire creative
exploration and serve as a foundation for new ways of thinking and making.
The final section explores new and engaging approaches to curriculum
design. One example is a word game created to stimulate students’
imaginations when they experience a creative block. The activity
encourages participants to approach a problem from an entirely di erent
perspective. The following page presents a piece of work developed while
testing this new curriculum concept.
I am delighted to invite students and members of the Korean audience to
participate in this final creative activity.
Eunam Museum of Art:: 2025