Drawing Dreams, Creating Destiny | Dae-Duck Cha | Legacy Project Houston

Born in Hongcheong-un of the Gangwon province, Dae-Duck Cha was forced to flee to Seoul at age 6 due to the Korean War. His father led a March First Demonstration in 1919 in his hometown and this passion of his was handed down directly to Cha. Growing up amidst the war was rough for Cha, he had a hard time keeping up with academics due to frequently moving around and living with his older sisters. Through this period, drawing became his solace, leading him to pursue art at Hongik University and eventually join the Peace Corps as an artist which brought him to the United States. He continued to go through many more changes and relocations in his life until eventually settling in Houston. Recognition and fame within the Houston Korean Community came slowly, with his artworks showcased in galleries of others and also his own. Cha’s story reminds us of the importance of being passionate and pursuing our dreams no matter what comes our way.
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Interviewer: HJ Lee
Videographers: Janice Chung @janicekaramchung, Kimberly Young Sun @kimberlyyoungsun
Editor: Jaehee Cheong
Production Manager: Kimberly Young Sun @kimberlyyoungsun
Production Assistant: Deborah Baik
Motion Designer: Aj Valente ajyval.myportfolio.com
Music Composer: Jang Hyeong Yoon
Executive Producer: HJ Lee
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