Statement

Michael Hong is an artist working primarily in clay. The scope of his most current research entails Hand-flavor, a direct translation of the Korean phrase, son-maat (손맛), embodies a flavor that defies description.Its origin lies in love, crafted with affection for those cherished individuals. Most significantly, hand-flavor becomes a defining aspect of one’s identity/personalized essence. Michael Hong delves into the evolution of his hand-flavor through his research in which he investigates the intricacies of his relationships from the familial to everything within the sphere of his life in Koreatown, Los Angeles. 

Michael Hong (he/him/his) is an artist working in Seattle, Washington. Hong has received his BFA from University of Southern California, MA from California State University, Northridge, and MFA from University of Washington.