- Our two live spring sessions uphold the research and relationships to the NDI with artist, researcher, and community member Rosa Sung Ji Chang.
- Each session is accompanied by pre-recorded interviews with the panelists.
- The session recordings and interviews are posted on the individual event pages.
- Along with these two sessions, please explore the online exhibition, Doong-Ji, exploring works by students, fellow artists, practitioners, and photography by Colby Ware.
Spring 2021 Sessions:
Session #1: Indigo Shade Map
Friday, April 30, 2021
Moderator: Rosa Sung Ji Chang
Presenters: Wang Sik Kim, Gasali Adeyemo, Kenya Miles, and Britt Boles
Session #2: Korean Natural Dye: Traditions Meet Contemporary and Beyond
Saturday, May 1, 2021
Moderator: Rosa Sung Ji Chang
Presenters: Aimee Lee, Dr. Buk-Gu Heo, Dr. Mi Sook Cho, SouJou Jang
Doong-ji (둥지): Natural Dye Online Exhibition
Doong-Ji (둥지) is an online nest and exhibition dedicated to introducing fiber and visual arts inspired by natural dyes to represent different communities, cultures, traditions, and identities in this exhibition.
The Baltimore Natural Dye Symposium Series brings together natural dye practitioners, scholars, artists and designers, enthusiasts and entrepreneurs, cultural workers, and farmers.
All to exchange knowledge and ideas, build local capacity and community around the growing and use of natural dyes, and engage with the complex histories that accompany these traditional practices.
We are grateful to our community partners including Neighborhood Fiber Company, MICA, Hidden Harvest Farm, Blue Light Junction, and Parks & People Foundation. We are thankful for funding support from the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org).
With gratitude,
The Baltimore Natural Dye Team