Ran Hong: A Tapestry of Buttons and Blossoms Born in Busan, South Korea, in 1960, Ran Hong’s artistic journey began amidst a fascination for the everyday—specifically, buttons. Initially drawn to their tactile qualities and inherent geometric patterns, she embarked on an exploration that would transform these humble objects into powerful symbols of memory and transformation. This early preoccupation with texture and form foreshadowed her distinctive approach to artmaking, characterized by meticulous layering and a deliberate juxtaposition of seemingly disparate elements. Hong pursued her fo…