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Instagram - @choiswwkQ: What inspires you the most when creating a new piece?A: My inspiration primarily comes from my country%u2019s culture and art. Korean traditional art, with its many delicate hand-crafted works, profoundly influences my art style and projects.Q: How has your background and upbringing in Seoul influenced your artistic style?A: During my childhood, I lived in a traditional Korean house called a hanok with my grandfather. This experience fostered an appreciation for traditional Korean aesthetics and artistic approaches. It has influenced me to prefer tasks that involve delicate handcrafting and to embrace the unique Asian essence in my work.Q: Can you share more about the pivotal experience when someone bought your artwork as a student?A: As a student, I devoted significant time and effort to creating artworks that reflected my personal thoughts and dreams, avoiding trends and imitations. My breakthrough came when a designer I admired purchased and exhibited my work. This experience validated my belief that dedication to my own style could resonate with others and has since been a key motivator in my creative journey.Q: What challenges have you faced in your artistic journey, and how have you overcome them?A: One major challenge was expressing fashion as art, whether through photography or clothing design. By repeatedly exploring and presenting my work, I gradually developed a personal approach to overcoming this challenge.100 MOST MAGAZINE - ISSUE 52