Korean American author explores identity, memory through cross-cultural lens

The Korea Times

Korean American author explores identity, memory through cross-cultural lens

For nearly five decades, Nicole Ochongae Conrad has lived between cultures, and that experience — of belonging fully to neither Korea nor America while being shaped by both — became the foundation of a career in photography, education and cultural exchange. Now, those experiences are captured in “An Artistic Journey,” a recently published collection of photography, personal essays and cultural narratives exploring identity, memory and diaspora. “Being Korean American is not only about preserving our roots but also about sharing them with others,” Conrad said in a written interview with The Korea Times. “For me, being Korean American means serving as a bridge between cultures — honoring my heritage while fostering understanding, connection and mutual respect in an increasingly interconnected world.” Conrad, who earned both her Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees from Arizona State University, has built a career spanning education, photography and cultural exchange. She later served as a professor of fine art and humanities at Central Texas College and T

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