In December 2024, Korean-American artist Jane Kang transformed utility boxes in the Mission neighborhood with vibrant red murals that celebrate her cultural heritage. Each mural includes illustrations of onggis, traditional Korean fermentation vessels, which Kang connects to the process of grief and healing. She highlights the significance of color, using red to symbolize energy and cultural identity, while her work aims to share her narrative of fermentation and its deep roots in Korean traditions.
"Red is a color that isn't static; it has energy. It communicates something at all times. It's not a passive color. It's a celebration of life."
"The specific shade of red I chose makes me think of red pepper paste and kimchi; fermentation is something so incredibly core to my culture."
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