27-year-old Korean graffiti artist Royal Dog is creating stunning murals of black women in the traditional Korean hanbok.
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It is not clear whether these murals are designed to represent Afro-Korean women, or if they are simply black women reimagined in traditional Korean attire. The murals, which appear in both California and Korea, often include inspirational text. One reads โa flower has bloomedโ another โyou will be a blessing.โ
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In this video, Royal Dog seems to suggest that he is inspired by the resilience of black women.
โThere is a black woman in Korean traditional dress and thereโs flowers and trees and letters. And the letter says, โEvery flower should be shaken before coming out.โ In order to be successful you have to go through all the sufferings and tough stuff.โ
He documents his mural creations on Instagram.
Check out this video to see him in action.
Ladies, what do you think of the murals?
Wow! These murals are beautiful. Thanks โRoyal Dogโ
Stunning!!!
Wow this is amazing. I always thought Asians didnโt like black people but itโs nice to know that some are different.
South Korea has a lot of black influence because of the American Military base that is there.
Theyโre not quite like white people. Some Asians are racist, some are not. I think theyโre more for themselves than anything.
They are very racist in their country. And love White men. But once in a while one is nice.
You are right. There is a hierarchy for skin color in Korea. They have a long way to go. But I love that this is such a great, positive step forward. Especially for the Afro-Korean children who are teased often in school.
Evidence: I have lived in Korea since 2007
Very nice indeed!
Beautiful workโฆ XOXO Royal Dog
They look amazing ๐
Beautifulโฆ but where are the cries of โcultural appropriationโ??? lol
Because heโs not intending to mock traditional Korean culture, but to
celebrate it in the likeness of someone else. It would be cultural
appropriation had he added white powdered makeup and bright red
lipstick, as they often did with this attire. Letโs not be sarcastic
when it isnโt necessary.
A Korean man is the artistโฆ you canโt appropriate your own culture.
how is it appropriation when itโs a korean artist painting women in the attire of his culture. what is the meaning of the word to you?
Very beautiful and subtle. I know a young women who is Black and Korean and these pics remind me o her and her gentle sweet spirit.
Beautiful โฆ
Those murals are beautiful
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.โฆ.
This makes me so happy!
I felt the same way. Caught myself smiling through them..
man I wish he worked on canvas and sold his pieces
Very nice?
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Beautiful paintings. As a military brat my family was stationed in Seoul in the early 80s and I have a traditional Korean dressโฆmemories
No.words can described how he will touch the hearts of everyone. This transcends culture, race, ethnicity. It strikes deep. I will buy his painting. The fact heโs not even selling them means itโs truly from the heart. This has struck something elemental in me. Thank you. This is true art.
Awesomely awesome
The murals are magnificent.
Beautiful. Itโs nice to see black women represented as feminine, and placed in such serene, sweet settings.
I love these ! I love how theyre in context and a celebration of the diversity of culture
These are so beautiful ! I love all the different aspects of asian culture I know
SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL!
Awesome!!! Love them!!
Such stunning murals! ?
Exquisite
Thank you Royal Dog, your work is an inspiration.
Simply Beautiful! This is how it should be, embrassing differnt diversities and cultures instead of racism