Through The Odd Eye series, Jimin Kim presents motifs from Minhwa (민화), Korean folk painting, with the 'Odd Eye,' an invented symbol that calls attention to the relationship between tradition and modernity.

As a part of the series, The Odd Eye 1 presents Pachodo (파초도), a notable theme within Minhwa depicting a pacho (파초), hardy banana tree, surrounded by groups of peonies and rough stones. Recognized for its remarkable tolerance and vitality, the tree served as a representative symbol of perseverance during the Joseon Dynasty. To long for one's ability to overcome hardships in life, a number of anonymous painters frequently reproduced the motif in mass-produced paintings that circulated within the spheres of all social classes, highlighting the significance of the virtue in their culture.

Centering the piece is Kim herself holding a telescope, gazing into the world outside of the painting with two 'Odd Eyes.' The eyes are the channels through which Kim aspires to connect her tradition with the present. Serving as an intermediary between the traditional illustration and the world in which the viewer is present, the 'Odd Eyes' encourage the viewer to examine the values embedded in those of the past.