Join GYOPO for an online gathering and creative exercise workshop with author Seo Choi! Seo’s work 𝘽𝙪𝙙𝙤𝙟𝙞: 𝘼 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙆𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙖 is the first English translation and publication of the text originally written by a loyal Silla official named Jesang Park (363-419 CE).

Budoji contains the culture and early beliefs of Ancient Joseon, which include stories about the creation of the world as well as the origins, the evolution, and the migratory movements of the Korean people. Since ancient times, humans have felt a sense of awe and reverence towards supernatural powers. In the era Budoji describes, this was expressed in the worship of the sky through offerings and rituals called jesa (제사). Seo will share the story of the creation of the universe and humanity by Goddess Mago. Seo will also be joined by artist 𝑀𝑒𝑒𝓈𝒽𝒶 𝒢𝑜𝓁𝒹𝒷𝑒𝓇𝑔, who will share her creative process of making the paintings included in Budoji. Together, Seo and Meesha will also facilitate a creative exercise for all attendees. Come with your pens, brushes, or any other creative tools of choice!

ASL Interpretation along with closed captioning will be available!