Ever since I encountered Moomyung, the material that contains Korean sentiment, making garments has become a process of recording, enhancing the history through, rediscovering myself rather than just making a living or as an expression.
Every stitch I made was an earnest attempt to carry on the history of this land and myself, while cutting and folding techniques were just like a gift found inside the uprightness and fortuitous magnanimity of Moomyung. Thus, Moomyung is a very special material that shows Korean sentiment in multi-dimensional form. That is why I am very proud to be named as a designer of the Moomyung. And now, I want to share its outcomes with you through this exhibition.
I would like to give a word of gratitude to the SUNY Korea Museum of Modern Costume for inviting me to this beautiful space. This exhibition has rather a special meaning to me because this place is where young fashion enthusiasts are studying. For this reason, I have chosen to show various pieces at this exhibition that focus on techniques used on my Moomyung works. I hope this exhibition will become an inspirational place with various techniques for the students and, for general audience, a place that forwards warm and noble sentiment of Moomyung.
Designer Kwangja Moon
Embroidered Bridal dress 2017
Indigo maxi skirt with Embroidery patches and Blouse with Ethnic ribbon details. 2013
Harmony, Patchwork Dress wishing for the harmony and peace of the world 2001