Lutalica is an interdisciplinary exhibition that delves into the fusion of cultures, challenging preconceived notions of what defines a person’s ethnicity.  I explore the diverse spectrum of Koreans in my immediate environment through portrait paintings, focusing on four distinct categories: Korean international (Korean Korean), Korean American, TCK (Third-Culture-Kid) Korean, and half-Korean. As a Korean who didn't grow up in Korea, I grapple with a sense of confusion and unexplainable emotions about my identity, often feeling detached from the traditional definition of a "true Korean."  I highlight the subtle differences between these categorized groups of Koreans by inviting viewers to guess the subjects' backgrounds based on their appearances. I wish to draw attention to the discomfort that comes with being mislabeled, or sometimes not labeled at all, and question the concept of having a fixed identity.  The painting approach varies based on responses received in the interview, providing insight into the unique connections these students have with Korean culture. The fabric serves as a symbol of clothing that covers the body, representing superficial elements such as skin, hair, and fashion, and how that contributes to societal judgments.  The installation, employing the traditional garment fabric in the symbolic colors of Korea, namely “Hong” (red) and “Ok” (jade), allows a convergence and seamless blend of two distinct colors. Observing the paintings inside the ring orders a transformative experience as wearing tinted glasses, where the layers create subtle shifts in vision and perception. The space between the two rings serves as a contemplative zone, a middle ground of identity. While the outer ring is easily accessible, the inner ring demands a shift in position and perspective, inviting viewers to delve deeper. We each harbor layers within our lives, with the innermost ones often remaining inaccessible and incomprehensible to others. This project extends beyond Korean ethnicity, encouraging contemplation of broader themes of identity and emphasizing that it's not confined to a specific form, it’s malleable extending into various aspects of our lives. What makes one American? Another Mexican? And another individual? Through this exhibit, I hope to evoke reflection and spark conversations about the complexities of identity and the need to embrace individuality beyond what is, in reality, a thin veneer of difference.