maria yoon

www.mariathekoreanbride.com
www.mariayoon.com

Born: Seoul, Korea, 1971
Lives in New York City
1994 BFA Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, NYC
1994 Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, Maine
1993 Nova Scotia School of Art and Design, Canada

Maria the Korean Bride challenges and explores what marriage is as I document my cross-country journey as a forever Korean bride in my Korean bridal garb. It includes my random marriage proposals, interviews with various participants and mock wedding ceremonial performances with them. When complete, Maria the Korean Bride will be a feature documentary including highlights from most of the fifty states where these marriages take place.

Interested in participating or you think you can help? Please write me. I usually start planning in May and travel in July. Note: Your participation should not take more than an hour. There is no script to remember - only vows, if any, for the grooms to be. All wedding crashers welcome!