A "deerfox" creature playfully jumps in wispy clouds and bright red flowers. It is painted in the style of Minhwa, a Korean folk art.

In Deerfox Minhwa (2020), I used gouache paints to emulate the artistic style of 민화 (minhwa), a Korean folk art. The Deerfox character emerged from a vision I had when I was engaging in art for play. He embodies silliness, creativity, and pranks.

Popular in the 19th and 20th centuries, 민화 was painted by self-taught Korean artists, most of whom were working class, to bless their homes, engage in humor, and to keep out bad spirits.

Deerfox Minhwa was the title image of my solo exhibition, Home Keeping/Keeping Home (2020-2021), held at Keefer Court.

Handwritten text over the artist's original painting, Deerfox Minhwa. Text reads, "You are cordially invited to... Home Keeping/Keeping Home. Exhibition opening by Tori Hong. Thurs Jan 30, 2020. Keefer Court. 326 Cedar Ave, Mpls 55455. 7-8pm." Painting description: A "deerfox" creature playfully jumps in wispy clouds and bright red flowers. It is painted in the style of Minhwa, a Korean folk art.
A film photograph of the crowd who attended Tori Hong's exhibition, Home Keeping/Keeping Home. The restaurant is packed!
A film photograph of two individuals eating with chopsticks. There is overhead lighting and a display case full of Tori Hong's smaller pieces of artwork.
A film photograph of the artist Tori Hong posing for a selfie with their friends.
A film photograph of the gouache painting Deerfox Minhwa. A blue and red deerfox creature jumps down from wispy clouds and between bright red flowers. There is a green/yellow tint to the film.
A film photograph of Tori Hong's black and white illustrations. There is an large illustration of Washing Rice and another large self-portrait. There are people sitting down at tables below the art.
A film photograph of someone at Tori Hong's exhibition. The person is sitting at a round table, eating food and holding the show's pamphlet.
A film photograph of two hands pointing at goods in a bakery case.
A film photograph of the artist Tori Hong in front of their work. Tori is sitting in a chair, smiling, while 6 framed art pieces are hung on the wall behind them.