Dragon Empress

Yongtaebuin, the Dragon Queen of Korean tradition, is a female deity in shamanic belief who governs rain and the abundance of the sea, regarded as a presence that oversees the flow of water and life. This work reinterprets her in a contemporary context, translating traditional divinity into the language of fashion—through bold silhouettes, materials, and styling—reimagining her as a powerful and dignified figure embodying modern femininity.

By using AI, traditional symbols and motifs are expanded into contemporary fashion imagery, allowing audiences today to experience tradition in a more immediate and sensory way. Incorporating a personal perspective, the work reconstructs historical symbolism through a modern aesthetic and attitude, exploring how tradition can continue to evolve through new forms of visual expression.