A Letter from the Director

Dear Friends,

As the crisp air of autumn arrives, I am thrilled to share what will be a transformative season at the Charles B. Wang Center.

This fall, the Wang Center’s soaring glass wall is transformed into a kaleidoscope of color and light through Wonju Seo’s contemporary jogakbo installation. Seo’s masterful reinterpretation of traditional Korean wrapping cloths has turned our space into a meditative sanctuary, one where light passes through layers of translucent textile to cast shifting shadows and illuminate forgotten arts with a contemporary touch. Visitors have described the experience as “walking through a painting.”

Beyond the visual, we’ve also curated a series of programs that bring nature, heritage, and wonder together. Our hands-on workshops in flower arrangement, bonsai, and nature-inspired crafts have drawn enthusiastic participants of all ages, reconnecting us with seasonal rhythms and the quiet poetry of organic form.

A magical performance by a gifted Chinese illusionist will add further enchantment to the season, sure to leave audiences of all generations spellbound, as well as reminding us of the joy that comes from mystery and surprise. And of course, no fall season at the Wang Center would be complete without our annual signature shadow puppet show, which will once again fill the center with stories told through flickering silhouettes, music, and shared imagination.

As always, our mission is to foster cross-cultural understanding through meaningful, multisensory experiences. Whether through textiles, plants, magic, or shadows, I hope you’ll continue to find inspiration, connection, and warmth at the Wang Center as the year winds down and the days grow colder.

With gratitude,

Jinyoung Anna Jin
Director of Asian Art and Culture
Charles B. Wang Center