Bokeum Jeon
Bokeum Jeon is an artist, organizer, and a designer from Seoul, South Korea, currently based in Philadelphia. Bokeum is developing an annual fashion event, highlighting the independent BIPOC/queer makers in Philadelphia. This project will assist up-and-coming designers to produce a collection and provide a platform to showcase their work.
Awarded Grants
2022
Art and Change Grant (ACG)
$2,500
Related grantees
Discipline(s)
Crafts and Textiles
Performance
Overview
Bokeum Jeon will host an experimental fashion event highlighting local queer/BIPOC independent designers with sustainable practices in Philadelphia. In collaboration with FABSCRAP, the event will provide a platform and technical support for participating designers and serve as an educational resource for the community to engage in environmentally conscious practices.
Partner
Haven DeAnglis, FABSCRAP