During my time as a visiting artist at Lafayette College, I had the wonderful opportunity to engage with the Asian Studies Department and share my experiences. Invited by Professor Seo-Hyun Park, I presented my journey in practicing art and mokuhanga printmaking in Asia. My visit was a blend of lectures, workshops, and interactions that made the experience truly enriching.

On the first day, I had a lunch presentation for the students in Asia 101: Introduction to Asian Studies, taught by Professor Cho.  I conducted two mokuhanga workshops on consecutive days at the Dyer Center. It was gratifying to see the students’ enthusiasm and interest in this traditional Japanese printmaking technique.

Throughout my visit, I also had the pleasure of meeting Rico Reyes, the Director of Galleries and Curator of Collections at the Williams Center for the Arts. Rico provided an insightful introduction to their collection, which added a deeper context to my experience at Lafayette College.

On my final day, I was a guest lecturer in  East Asian International Relations, led by Professor Park.  The students’ creativity and eagerness to relate politics and art made the session interactive and enjoyable.

In the afternoon, I visited the Intermediate Painting class, Art 218, taught by Professor You, at the Williams Visual Arts Building. The interaction with her painting students  was a perfect end to my visit, as we engaged with both meaning and form in their work.