While working on this piece, I was able to think again about the life of my grandmother who passed away. I don”t know the details, but I think her life as a woman was much harder, more sacrificed and discriminated against. However, she didn’t surrender to it and continued to pioneer her life with strong will.
She started learning “Hangeul” at a late age in her late 60″s. “Hangeul” is my country letter. Learning at that time was not easy for her, but she didn’t give up. I still have that image vividly in my memory.
This piece expresses the memory of that time.
I admire her strong will. This is like a heritage to me.
I’m grateful that her DNA is running in my blood.
My grandmother
Eunhee Lee
42.5 x 30 inch
cotton, thread, silk, paintstik
hand dyed, fabric collage, painted, printed, stitched, machine quilted, raw-edge appliquéd,
I love your quilt, making after your love for your grandma. Beautiful quilt, great job.
Eunhee, what an amazingly beautiful tribute to your Grandmother and her life story – a treasure for you and your family.
This is the Korean language, right? Did she read and write before learning it? In Chinese, perhaps? Or not at all?
This piece is simply stunning. What a beautiful strong woman your grandmother was. Hugs.