Reflection of memories
Grandpa’s Study I
Grandpa’s Study II
Grandpa’s Study III
Morning Routine
Pandemic 2020
There are no grade of vanity
What’s in my bag : Naomi
What’s in my pouch : Kira
Background
Yunkyoung Cho is a DMV-based artist and educator working in textile and mixed-media practices. She serves as an instructor at a regional art school, where she mentors emerging artists and community learners. Cho’s work has been exhibited throughout the DMV area as well as nationally and internationally.
Her practice explores themes of migration, memory, and everyday objects through fabric, yarn, painting, and three-dimensional forms. She is currently developing large-scale and free-standing projects while maintaining an active studio practice and contributing to the cultural vitality of the region through teaching and community engagement.
Philosophy
Yunkyoung Cho’s work investigates memory, migration, and the narratives embedded in everyday objects. She is drawn to the tactile and transformative qualities of fabric, yarn, paint, and three-dimensional forms, using them to create layered, immersive compositions. Cho’s practice reflects a dialogue between materiality and meaning, exploring how personal and cultural histories intersect. Influenced by traditional craft, contemporary textile art, and cross-cultural storytelling, she seeks to transform ordinary materials into vessels of reflection and connection. Her work invites viewers to consider the subtle traces of human experience and the ways objects carry memory across time and space.