Interview w. Steven Shik - In Studio Chat

Here's to ending 2025 and starting beginnings in 2026!

The Creative Voice Crew kicks off a winter episode from a studio home visit with artist, illustrator and teacher Steven Shik about his new solo show, The Tourist, on view at Detroit Shipping Co. Frequent themes in his work explore the Asian American and Korean adoptee experience, shown through symbolism, self reflection and critique about the cycle of cultural connection.

The Tourist - a new solo show by Steven Shik

Disconnected from a culture while being designated by its absence is a struggle many Korean Adoptees experience. What does it mean when you’re told that you don’t belong to your country of origin, while the country you reside in wants to modify if you even belong there? Demarcating our identity as a Korean Adoptee is an exploration of truth and trauma. It means understanding the choices we had no part in making, while experiencing the repercussions.

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Visit Detroit Shipping Co. on 474 Peterboro Street for a look at the work and let us know your thoughts. Prints and paintings are also available for sale online via https://www.stevenshik.com/

You can also follow Steven Shik on IG for news about upcoming shows and artwork: https://www.instagram.com/steven_shik/