In Air (Lotus) on Mulberry paper, 30" x 54"x2.5" each 2015
As the former owner of an image reproductions company, Kate Oh Trabulsi often visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art to look at artworks that she was commissioned to reproduce. Stricken by the beauty of the museum, Kate decided to pursue studies in art history, and subsequently started working as a docent at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Since 2004, she has been introducing the historical artworks exhibited at the museum to many Korean visitors. She worked as a Korean Tour Guides' captain starting Fall of 2013.
Kate has a background of a painter and a sculptor (Parsons The New School for Design B.F.A. '98 M.F.A. '00). Having resided in New York City, away from her home country for over 20 years, she pursued Minhwa art to reconnect with her Korean roots. She was fascinated by the sublimity of its lines and colors, and became a Minhwa artist herself to share her interpretation of the artistic genre.
Also being a skilled Traditional Korean Dancer, Kate performed at the 19th Annual KPAC Concert, Taepy'ŏng Sôngdae, Great Peace, Tranquility, and Joy for Thousands of Years!, organized by KTPAA.
This concert featured two exceptional Korean performing artists, Je-Man Jung and Sue Yeon Park. Je-Man Jung is a human cultural asset in Korea (Intangible Culture Heritage No.27, 'Seungmu' Dance), and Sue Yeon Park is a New York-based Korean dance master and National Heritage Fellow at the National Endowment for the Arts.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Docent (2004-Present)
Award in Excellence from the Korea Art International Exchange Association, 2016
Appointment Ceremony, Korean National Assembly Building, “Hanji Woollim” Exhibition Opening Ceremony 2015
Grand prize
by The Federation of Artistic & Cultural Organization of Korea 2015
Giwonmu: Dance of Hope
"Culture Exchange Contribution Award "by Embassy of the Republic of Korea Cultural Center, Beijing, China
70 Years of Liberation K-Art Arirang Exhibition Beijing Cultural Center, China, “Cultural Exchange Award” 2015
Traditional Mask painting workshop for 2nd and 3rd generation Koreans at The Korea Society. 2016
Minhwa Workshop at The Korea Society, New York 2015
Korean American Family Service Center- Gala 2015
New York Museum of Natural History Asian Festival Minhwa Workshop 2016
UN (HCUND) Minhwa Workshop 2015
“Korean American Family Service Center” Institutional dinner for women victims of violence and their children
Wellesley College Minhwa Workshop 2015
International Photography Competition - Normand Robert Exhibition 2014
The Korea Society New York Korean Mask (Tal) Workshop
Lee Young Hee Museum of Korean Culture, NY
1st Solo Exhibition New York 2014
2nd Solo Exhibition
Seoul Korea 2015
Spring Tripitaka Koreana Ingyeong May 22, 2015
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Annual International Luncheon 2015
Lee Young Hee Museum of Korean Culture, NY
Docent at The Metropolitan Museum of Art 2013
TKC TV Interview NY, 2015
American Museum of National History, NY
KACAF Workshop, MD 2015
Painting Workshop for Public, NVCC, VA 2015
Workshop at The Thomas High School. Waldorf, MD 2014
KACAF Traditional Hanbok Fashion Show DC, George Washington University 2014
The Metropolitan Museum of Art International Event