Ben Pilger

A behind-the-scenes look into an upcoming New West pop-up gallery

By: Yelin Gemma Lee, News Writer Editor’s note: Lee is one of the artists involved in APT POP through the upcoming exhibit, Colossus. I don’t remember when I started loving art. When I reflect on my childhood, I see finger painting, symphonies playing through the house from morning to night, and my first sketchbook. I see one year old me picking up the pencil at my doljanchi, traditionally symbolizing I will become a scholar. Doljanchi is the first birthday celebration in Korean culture, where the baby chooses an item in front of them to foretell future talents or good fortunes.  For…

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