B day_ DAYDream
Hoping my daydream can reach to you….
Twenty years have passed since I left my familiar homeland, holding dreams in my heart, and embarked on a journey. I remember the first night in Dijon, France, in February 2004. Exhausted from the long journey, I fell asleep on the bed still wearing my coat, without any blankets, and that night, I remember dreaming of someone warmly embracing me from behind, a dream that didn’t feel like a dream.
The Miraculous things filled my life time in Paris for seven and half year. I was living in my dream under yellow glow of lights.
I remember the first day I arrived in New York from Paris, holding a big luggage in one hand and a cat carrier in the other hand. On March 17, 2011, as a birthday present to myself in my mid-thirties, I chose a plane ticket to New York. The neon lights of Times Square felt like the beginning of announcing my new journey, and I began to dream in different colors.
I want dreaming until the lights in my brain fade and memories blur. Even in such moments, I hope to dream.
B Day is a gift from God. They make me ponder how much love I’ve received and how happy I am. Dreams from the past have become reality, and now they are part of my everyday life.
I’m making a little memories of each year on these Bday ear cuffs.
Hope my daydream can reach to you.
03.17.2024, Brooklyn,
Hanna
New Edition_BDAY, Daydream, B DAY Ear-cuffs and Little Me, 2024
B DAY_Daydream, Clouds, Hope, Little Me, 2024
B DAY_Daydream, Spring Water, Shine, et toi, 2024
B DAY_Daydream, Lights in Paris, 2024
B DAY_Daydream, the day I arrived in NY, 2024
B DAY_Daydream, A Traveler, 2024
B DAY_Daydream, Morning Prayer, 2024
B DAY_Daydream, B day ear cuffs and Little me, 2024
I hope your everyday is like your Bday. May you keep dreaming…Daydream
Dear Friend,
We’re forgetting how we used to live in a daydream and what our dream was when we were little.
The sky is still blue like our childhood.
The wind blows every day. The little wildflowers bloom. The clouds still spark new imagination in the sky.
Why don’t we keep creating our imaginary space and dreaming like kids?
…..
I’m telling myself.
It’s okay not to be realistic. It’s okay not to be perfect. It’s okay to walk slower.
Then, I could see different things, and I could feel the breeze in the air.
And, one sunny day, I’ll find my little blue wind bird.
And, one sunny day, we’ll sit and smile together, thinking of our journey.
Love,
Hanna
Daydream, Floating Memories, 2024, photographed by Hanna
Daydream, I’m dreaming, 2024, photographed by Hanna
Daydream, a little puzzle in my head, 2024, photographed by Hanna
A little Puzzle piece is floating in my head and looking for the pieces to be together…
Daydream, waiting, 2024, photographed by Hanna
Please share your daydream. I’d love to listen to your daydreams and dream within it.
A PLANET_PART ONE
"I've lived as if I were the center, never even thinking about it as something taken for granted. In that world, to take a step outside, I wanted to see my little planet that I had created from a slight distance."
The world I stand in, the planet I’ve created, formed gradually from the imagination of my five-year-old self, who used to make tents out of blankets and play inside.
I’ve started re-reading Saint-Exupéry’s ‘The Little Prince,’ which I read a very long time ago. Watching the sun rise and set 44 times and contemplating the moments that change emotionally each day, I realize the significance of the saying, “What is essential is invisible to the eye.” After 47 years, its meaning resonates more closely with my skin.
On my little planet, there are things I need to love and take care of, and someone who may have caused wounds in my heart but whom I still love.
Perhaps it could be my own story, or maybe it could be the daily thoughts and feelings that could be the story of everyone. If I can share the things I imagine and the day-to-day experiences, today will probably be happier.
Planet_Moons, 2023, photography by Hanna
Planet_Moons with Mini Me, 2023, photography by Hanna Yoo
Planet_Invisible Dust, 2023, photography by Hanna Yoo
Planet_FULL MOON 716 317, Miss you Dad, 2023, photography by Hanna Yoo
My dad always used to say to me, “The brightest and biggest moon in the sky is the day I was born.” He is not by my side now, but when a bright full moon rises, I think of my dad. On my planet, there are many moons that shine brighter than sunlight._a note for Full Moons 716 317
H +
I perceive the universe and convey my thoughts through various mediums like clothing, ceramics, sculptures, paintings, and more, connecting with people in diverse ways using “H plus,” “H and,” “with H,” and “H+.”
I hope ‘H+’ becomes a gateway for sharing thoughts and creating new beginnings. As we are given moments to contemplate, many people want to focus more on what I cherish, what I find valuable, and the things and people I love when time allows us to do so. I believe these small gestures help us connect with like-minded individuals and inspire us to find ways to create something better together.
As a first group of ‘H+’, I introduce the sweater pieces, ‘DIA/ DIA T Bandana,’ ‘DAN Pull.’
I started making these sweaters with a desire to create clothes like the childhood blanket that I couldn’t bear to discard, unlike the ones that vanish with the end of a season. Hoping they become such cherished garments not only for me but also for someone else.
The beginning starts with the clothes I’ve designed, but I hope it grows into a small gallery and community where I can introduce the works of someone with a different perspective, but with similar heartbeat…
PRE-ORDER Starts on 9/22-9/29, The Delivery window will be 10/23-10/30.
bonBON
“Good thoughts, beloved things, and thoughts of loved ones warm the heart, reduce fear, and breed confidence.”
Vintage Bubble Gum Machine, Thinking of little me, Note on July, 2023
The things I like…
Memories etched deep in my heart from my childhood remain the most vivid, even as I’ve grown into the person I am today.
Small and twinkling things,
The dangling ears of a cat
The sweet fragrance sensed in a fleeting moment,
The swaying tip of a tree branch,
Glistening leaves,
A brief rain shower on a Shiny day,
White cherry blossom petals that covered the front of my childhood home,
Morning birdsong,
The light streaming through the church’s windows,
The melody of my mother’s humming as she sang hymns…
In my early years, I was filled with shyness, a stubborn little child.
Within me lived another little version of myself, one with many talents for singing and dancing.
My older sister, with a significant age gap, often took me with her in place of our busy mother. I remember those moments when people we met while out and about wanted to hear the songs that came from the little me. Curious but shy, I always needed something to summon my confidence.
It may not seem like much, but ‘banana gum’ was the small source of courage that briefly allowed me to forget my embarrassment and fear and show myself to the world.
May someone in need of confidence, someone seeking small joys, encounter my work, touch it, wear it,
And may it bring the same feeling as a 5-year-old girl finding the candy she desired in a candy store.”
Bonbon Ear-cuffs, Air Dry Clay, Non-toxic Resin, Gold/Rhodium plated brass, 2023.
Bonbon Ear-cuffs, Air Dry Clay, Non-toxic Resin, Gold/Rhodium plated brass, 2023.
BUBBLES earrings, Air Dry Clay, Non-toxic Resin, Gold/Rhodium plated brass, 2023.
Bonbon Blanc Ear-cuffs, Air Dry Clay, Non-toxic Resin, Gold/Rhodium plated brass, 2023.
Bonbon Green apple Ear-cuffs, Air Dry Clay, Non-toxic Resin, Gold/Rhodium plated brass, 2023.
Bonbon rouge Ear-cuffs, Air Dry Clay, Non-toxic Resin, Gold/Rhodium plated brass, 2023.
Dear…
A Story about someone who always stays in the memory, in the present, and forever….
Still Life_Thinking of you, Mom, 5. 2023
Dear Mom,
I’m grateful that I can talk with you every day.
I’m thankful that your daily bread from God feeds us every day.
Your tears raised me and your pray gave me strength and a peaceful mind.
Be with me like how you are now and forever…
I love you, love you, and love you.
사랑하는 엄마,
매일 당신과 이야기 할 수 있음에 감사합니다.
매일 당신이 전해주시는 하나님의 말씀에 감사합니다.
당신의 눈물과 기도로 저를 기르셨고, 강하고, 평안한 마음으로 살아가게 해 주셨습니다.
지금 당신의 그 모습으로 영원히 함께 하기를 바랍니다…
사랑하고 사랑하고, 또 사랑합니다.
Your Daughter, Hanna
about
I’d love to introduce the line H+. This line is about making a kind and supportive community through the creativity from the Designer’s Idea to the Customer.
As following the way ‘hannayoo works’ communicates with the customer as talking about our life journey together , The line ‘H+’ will continue to communicate with pieces we can wear, use, enjoy and share.
The creation won’t be only the clothing, but also be arty objects, images and books.
The Line will be open to everyone who want to intoroduce thier creative pieces.
One of the essential goals of ‘H+’ is ‘creating as we need and what we want’ as reducing the wastage.
By this goal, all Items introduced by ‘H+’ are produced by ‘Made to Order’ and ‘Pre-order’.
Hanger, 2023, Image work for H+ clothing, Made from the Clay
Contact to info@hannayooworks.com for any questions.
Bday NU day
“Wishing you everyday is like Bday and New day!”
03.17. 2023
It’s been one year since I created B-day ear-cuff on my Birthday when I first started my line.
I made a ear-cuff for myself as a gift. As I had a pleasure to wear it, I’d love to share the joyful feeling with others.
At the beginning of new B day, I was thinking of my favorite things and the memorable scenes from my past. And I started writing down the words and the phrases.
I like Pink shoes.
Green in Water
Cold spring night
Mom’s Jewel box
Water says..
The Stranger
Curtain Call
Come and see me sometimes
I have stories in my memories. In the memory, there are always some elements, materials, objects, space and people. That might be the reason why I always feel more precious when I use the material produced over the years or have someone’s stories.
For B day NU day, I’m creating new objects with limited antique crystal rhinestones. Each cuff is only one piece. I hope the person will have each cuff would feel precious, warm, and joyful.
Love,
Hanna
Bday NU day No.1, Ear-cuff in Pink, 2023
I have never had pink shoes, but I like Pink shoes. I don’t know why. When I draw my self-portrait, the girl in the drwaring wears the pink shoes. I might have a little girl who likes pink, somewhere in my heart.
Bday NU day No.2, Ear-cuff in Green, 2023
Green in Water has depth. Green in water keeps changing color as the light changes. Green in water brings imaginary scenes.
Bday NU day No.3, EAR-CUFF in Blue air, 2023
Cold spring night… Blue air
I remember nights in cold spring.
I remember the scents of the air.
Walked, walked, walked and walked…
Bday NU day No.4, EAR-CUFF in Warm air, 2023
I don’t have a memory of mom’s jewelry box when I think of my childhood. After my dad passed away, Mom lifted the lid of her unglamorous little jewelry box and showed me her jewelries, made of tiny stones that she treasured. I realized that my mom was also a woman who had precious things and dreams.
A note thinking of mom.
Bday NU day No.5, EAR-CUFF in Aqua Blue, 2023
From the song, Venus, Ana Roxanne, 2020
Water accepts all who come its way
Water accepts all walks of life
And we gratefully surrender and open to this healing element.
Bday NU day No.6, EAR-CUFF in Red, 2023
“the stranger”
Living as a stranger
needs to open the imaginary door
takes courage
Somtimes feeling special
Somtimes feeling alone
Bday NU day No.7, EAR-CUFF in touch of Lavender and white, 2023
In 2010, on a cold and tough day in Paris, I walked into the oldest church in Paris, following the sound of the clarinet. The music was beautiful. The clapping woke me up. It was a curtain call and made me think of life.
Bday NU day No.8, EAR-CUFF in Playful color bombs, 2023
“come and see me sometimes.”
The phrase came from my favorite picture book ‘Kuma Kuma et moi’ written by Kazue Takahashi.
I got a picture book when I was living in Paris. I could see me through this little book. I guess I was a little bit like Kuma Kuma.
Comment vas-tu?
Viens me voir de temps en temps…
Memories from Japan
The scenes
from the days at the Gallery
‘LA TOILE_beginning’ in Tokyo
1.29.2023 last day of ‘La Toile’ in Tokyo
The last day of the exhibition was filled with plenty of lights like the blessing. The sunlight resembled a spring day even though I was in the middle of winter air. The kids came with their parents and made our space brighter and happier.
I scroll back to the film to remember the days in Japan with the scenes, lights in the white room…
January 27, 2023 to January 29, 2023
Popularity gallery & studioShibuya City, Tokyo, Japan
La TOILE_beginnig
GALLERY SHOW + PRE-ORDER POP UP
Sat. 2/11 11 AM - 8PM, Sun. 2/12 11 AM - 6PM
385 Broome St 2nd FL New York NY 10013
RSVP: info@hannayooworks.com
A story of TWO
Two different journeys met at a crossroads on a cold day in New York, 2022. One contemplated her journey after ten years of building a clothing label and welcoming the next ten. The other began a new journey to stand by herself after 20 years of designing and directing in Fashion.
I met SAYAKA DAVIS while I was working at TIbi. She was an agent for a beautiful Japanese yarn in NY and we have connected since then. When I was about to start my new journey, she suggested for me to join her showroom to show my works to her buyers. As a beginner of new business, it was an grateful and unexpected gift. I believe that there is always a reason when I meet someone. The moment when we met had a reason.
Her journey through 10 years with the brand name ‘SAYAKA DAVIS’ and my new journey with ‘HANNAYOO WORKS’ resemble each other in a way that we both are on the stage of New Beginning as looking for our voice and our trace from the past to move forward.
Here we are now to talk about the past, ‘Now’ moment and our new steps through the Gallery Show called ‘La Toile’ in Tokyo and New York.
La Toile means ‘muslin’ in French. Designers’ idea work begins with cutting and draping muslin. The work of ‘La toile’ is essential to understand the movement and structure of material.
This show will present the process of design, artwork, installation, and clothing from two designers who met in New York during their journey in Fashion.
Hanna Yoo has been in fashion for 20 years with international experience from Seoul, Paris, and New York. This show will be the first step of her ‘Object works’ with the name ‘hannayoo works’. She will present OBJECTS made from Clay, Resin, Porcelain, and Metals connecting to her Jewelry Object collection.
Sayaka Davis is a Japanese fashion designer based in NY, who studied fashion in Japan, and has been designing professionally since 2004. She will present her process of developing design ideas, essential elements of the brand, and hatching new work to celebrate the 10th anniversary of SAYAKA DAVIS.
Photography by DANIEL PAIK
D I A
The First Piece of Knitwear, the DIA bandana cashmere scarf, was created when I first started HANNAYOO WORKS as a trial with hope and love. Thanks to people who remember and support me, I could get to start developing my line. All things happen on time when it’s ready.
I call this First Piece ‘DIA,’ meaning ‘Thoroughly,’‘Completely.’ I hope this start will bring to the next step.
When I design, I think of the structure of the material and the natural way of the material flow. At the same time, the functionality and the feeling of the human body are the essential points of my work. Finding out different ways of wearing it is a pleasure of wearing the piece. I hope that I’ll be able to have a chance to share my ideas.
B l e s s i n g
Thanksgiving Special Edition
10% of profits from this Edition will go to UNICEF USA.
BREATHing_ PART TWO
There are so many things I am thankful for this year, 2022. All moments I have passed were a blessing and a grateful gift. I have received all kind and encouraging messages for my new journey from everyone who walks with me and prays for me.
All our breathing moment is a blessing and a miraculous gift of life.
This Special Edition is the continuous story about ‘Breathing’ with colorful pieces, which inspired by the musical code ‘Breath Mark.’
“Wishing you all a Thanksgiving miraculous blessings, unforgettable joy, and love.”
_a note on Thanksgiving day in 2022
“Breath Mark” Objects on the Canvas (September, 2022, Brooklyn)
VIVI No.1 _ en Verte et Blue
‘VIVI-’ means “living’””alive,” in French.
VIVI No.2_en rouge
‘VIVI-’ means “living’””alive,” in French.
VIVI No.3 _en melange
‘VIVI-’ means “living’””alive,” in French.
B r e a t h i n g 숨
PART ONE
SOOM NO2.
WALK, WALK, WALK, (I don’t Run. I’m a slow walker.) and,
The Story begins with the last day of working at Tibi for the Fall 2022 collection. It’s been ten months since I created my line, ‘hannayoo works’, following the flow of thoughts and knocking on the doors.
No one knows what will be behind the door until the door opens. I knocked on the doors when I moved to Paris and New York. Whenever I opened the door or someone opened the door to me, I found unexpected treasures. Sometimes, I feel better that I don’t know what is behind the door, which takes me beyond my imagination.
After for a while walking, I needed a pause to sit and a slight rest.
PAUSE, BREATHE, REST, and THINK,
Gratefully, I could make a trip to my country, Korea, to give myself room to re-think, re-look at my work, and ‘BREATHE.’ This journey reminds me where I came from, where my initial inspiration comes from, as visiting the town I grew up and the church my father designed and built. I could see his consideration of the materials, angles, structures, views, and lights in his work.
SOOM NO.1
THE ‘BREATH MARK, ’ ‘COMMA, ’ ‘BREATHE’
In general, the words lead me to lots of meaningful thoughts and make me think of connections to life stories. At this time, the marks were not only making me feel the meaning but also gave me graphical inspiration for the shape.
Description
BREATH MARK, a symbol used in musical notation. It directs the performer of the music passage to take a breath or to make a slight pause. -Wikipedia
COMMA, a slight pause -Webster's New World
SOOM NO.3
in the G a r d e n
There is a garden where all magic happens, where the soft air blows, where rains in a sudden on a sunny day, where new life begins, and where the rest waits.
Everyone has a different garden where thier unique seeds grow anywhere in the childhood, in a dream, beyond the door, agaist the wall, at the yards, and in the heart.
Going on a trip to the garden where we find the magic
August 18th, 2022
Air dry Porcelain clay, Resin and Gold plated Brass
Flowers in a rain drop_August 16th, 2022
Air dry Clay, Resin, Gold touch Brass, Transparent Putty
A sun-shower in a garden
FOX RAIN “YEO WOO BI (여우비)”, August 16, 2022
A Sun-Shower in a Garden.
In Korea, we call “YEO WOO BI” “Fox Rain” for a short spell of rain with the sunshine. It is said that the cloud that loved the fox called the rain that cried so much when the fox got married on a sunny day.
r e • P l a y
Limited Edition_ D r o p_ JUNE 17th_ 3PM EST
It has been four months since I started standing up myself, and I’m taking off a baby step. I’ve been learning how to write, how to talk, how to communicate, how to express, and how to love.
I might fall many times and hesitate to move forward sometimes. Although, I do believe that I’ll grow and get firmer from the bruise.
My story started with “PLAY,” presenting the colorful and joyful teardrops(the name of ear-cuffs). The story “re•PLAY” is created with ten different pieces of water-colored clay mixed randomly. Each piece of “re•PLAY” will go with tiny plate is made from the same clay, same as the ear-cuff and matching for each ear-cuff.
a note on June 14th
Teardrop rePLAY Earcuffs
Tiny Tray for earcuffs_made from Air Clay
S o f t _ S c u l p t u r e
m a d e - t o - o r d e r
What if I can create things that I have only imagined in my head? What if my hands could make more curious things than I could have imagined.
Most of my inspiration comes from my childhood, the memories from the age of puberty, the scenes in which I was very emotional and passionate, and the dreams I have dreamed while I sleep, as thinking of my favorite things. ( a Thought Cloud 💭 one of my favorite thing is the song from The Sound of Music.)
“Sculpting” is one of my favorite words and artwork, which I have always admired. As I have worked in fashion for over 20 years, I have been reminded that I sculpt the clothing, the tissu (fabric in French), and the muslin by cutting out with scissors.
The idea of the “Sculpture” always remains in my other work, whichever material I use, and became part of my story.
This “Soft Sculpture” story started while I worked at Tibi during Spring 2022 collection development. Soft drape but sculpted is one of the designs I would love to create, which pulls the ideas of the shapes.
I have started with clothing and am moving to the arty Objets are wearable. One day, they might be able to combine….
M a r s h M a l l o w M i n i
F a l l e n T i s s u e s
B Day
CUSTOM ORDER
New spring is beginning. As it has been, my birthday came back on a cold spring day. I earn one more year of my life.
The world is turning fast into a new stage in all different aspects. My small world is also changing and moving into an unpredictable future.
As getting older, as I have to let the ones I love beyond the river, I feel more that life does not belong to me, and I’m a little person who can turn into ash one day.
A birthday is a gift of life, Joy, and Grace.
Hoping that I can share the graceful and merciful mind with everyone I had met throughout my life, even from a text message(I sometimes feel like a “pen pal friend” as I used to have when I was a teenager.)
A note on an early spring day, March 17th.
Teardrops for Ukraine
It’s been over two years that people have struggled to fight against the virus and almost got out of the tunnel.
However, a country Ukraine is facing the worst fighting against the war is threatening their life.
Last night, I watched a little Ukrainian girl was singing the song ‘Let It Go’ at her shelter.
Her little voice was trembling but had the power of hope.
What would be the right reason to have a war? I can’t find the answer.
There is No reason for War and no reason to steal love, hope, and life.
I made a batch of Teardrops Earcuff as looking for the way I could help and pray for Ukraine.
I truly appreciate people reaching out to me for the donation.
The donation will be sent to Ukraine’s children through UNICEF USA and to the supporters are helping the refugees in Ukraine.
Praying for Ukraine
With Love,
Hanna Yoo
s t o r y_ NŒUD
The story begins with a handkerchief tied on the wrist.
A couple of seasons ago, the handkerchief and bandana were a fashion item. As a designer, the consideration of trends is a necessity to understand the needs of the customer. At that moment, I have had to make ceramic plates and some objects, to discover new material.It was a waking-up moment when I started using the different materials besides the fabrics and yarns!
What about creating Items changing the material instead of fabrics? WHY NOT?
Through the processing of the idea, the first object came out and was called a “Tie on the Wrist.” Based on this idea, different variations of the “Nœud(French. Knot in English, I love using this word in French as you can find a knot in the word)”.
The final work was on the Tibi Fall2021 Campaign shoot. It was a memorable experience with the team at Tibi as the new idea turned out to be a new story with lots of support & love.GO SHOP
m a d e - t o - o r d e r
The story begins with a handkerchief tied on the wrist.
A couple of seasons ago, the handkerchief and bandana were a fashion item. As a designer, the consideration of trends is a necessity to understand the needs of the customer. At that moment, I have had to make ceramic plates and some objects, to discover new material.It was a waking-up moment when I started using the different materials besides the fabrics and yarns!
What about creating Items changing the material instead of fabrics? WHY NOT?
Through the processing of the idea, the first object came out and was called a “Tie on the Wrist.” Based on this idea, different variations of the “Nœud(French. Knot in English, I love using this word in French as you can find a knot in the word)”.
The final work was on the Tibi Fall2021 Campaign shoot. It was a memorable experience with the team at Tibi as the new idea turned out to be a new story with lots of support & love.
R o u n d A r o u n d
R o u n d R o u n d R o u n d A r o u n d
A continuous story of P L A Y. The objets are composed of Balls and Rings, plying with the roundness of the materials.
Sometimes, Simple-minded work brings fun and exciting result unexpectly. it stands out itself.
Think it simple.
