Hanji: A Thousand Years of Korean Paper Art – Hanji Meets Canada Exhibition

Hanji: A Thousand Years of Korean Paper Art – Hanji Meets Canada Exhibition

May 26 – June 6, 2026
Opening Reception: May 29, 5 – 8pm
Dignam Gallery, Toronto

June 10 – 20, 2026
Opening Reception: June 12, 5 – 8pm
Fritzi Gallery, Ottawa

Hanji: A Thousand Years of Korean Paper Art – Hanji Meets Canada is a landmark exhibition presented in Toronto and Ottawa in celebration of Asian Heritage Month. As the first Hanji touring exhibition in Canada, it introduces audiences to the enduring legacy and contemporary vitality of Korea’s traditional handmade paper.

The exhibition features seven highly accomplished Korean Hanji artists whose international reputations reflect both artistic excellence and academic leadership. Many are active professors and lecturers at leading universities, recipients of prestigious national art awards, and participants in numerous global exhibitions across Europe, the United States, and China. Their works span installation, sculpture, painting, and experimental forms that bridge tradition and innovation.

The opening reception will include an artist talk, a documentary screening on the history and making of Hanji, and a live performance of traditional Korean music, offering an immersive cultural experience. Artist-led workshops will further invite Canadian participants to explore Hanji techniques and foster meaningful exchange.

This exhibition is organized by OIS Art of Canada, a cultural organization dedicated to promoting artistic exchange between Korea and Canada through exhibitions, collaborations, and public programming.

Renowned for its durability and sustainability, Hanji continues to evolve as a contemporary medium of global relevance, offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience both its heritage and future.

Participating Artists

BongHee You | Churl Woo Shin | Ellian | Gang Sook Oh | Jeong-Min Ji | Mi Ryeong Song | Seoun Gang Kim

About OIS ART OF CANADA

OIS ART OF CANADA is a non-profit organization established in 2018 with the purpose of fostering exchanges and understanding of creative culture and arts between Korea and Canada. It seeks to promote active exchanges between artists from both countries through exhibitions and a wide range of artistic activities.

In addition, we promote cultural and artistic trends in both South Korea and Canada through various arts and culture events, including collaborative exhibitions, performances, and traditional arts workshops. Through these initiatives, we aim to build an international network of artists, arts organizations, and art lovers.

OIS ART OF CANADA offers a variety of cultural and artistic programs aimed at providing opportunities for diverse communities in Canada to understand and share the cultural and artistic heritage of each community. The organization was established with the purpose of promoting ties and fostering the development of cultural and artistic exchanges between Canada and Korea.

OIS ART OF CANADA
art.oiswith.com
oisartcanada@gmail.com

Dignam Gallery
23 Prince Arthur Avenue
Toronto, ON M5R 1B2

Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 11am – 5pm
Accessibility: Dignam Gallery is not accessible.

Fritzi Gallery
1227 Wellington St. W.
Ottawa, ON K1Y 0G7

Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 11am – 5pm

Sponsor Acknowledgement