Installation view
of 《White Space》 ©Soorim Cultural FoundationSoorim Cultural Foundation presents a
special exhibition 《White Space》, until February 28 at Soorim Cube. This exhibition examines how art
responds to the rapid and sweeping changes of today and whether exhibitions can
still function effectively as a medium of sensation.
"White
Space" generally refers to empty space, particularly in graphic design,
where it serves as a visual counterbalance to excess, promoting harmony. In
this exhibition, however, "White Space" becomes both a space that
suspends the visitor’s time in the gallery and a rough surface that captures
fleeting sensations that would otherwise vanish on a smooth plane.
Installation view
of 《White Space》 ©Soorim Cultural FoundationThe four participating artists—Kim Doyeon,
Hyeree Ro, Isaac Moon, and Han Jin—do not merely pursue novelty and speed but
instead rely on methodologies of variation, staying true to their own
"techniques" while expanding sensory perception. Much like
translation, which seeks to render fixed meanings fluid across different
contexts.
In this exhibition, their works exist
through acts of (re)arrangement, where old and new pieces intermingle. Through
temporary material compositions, they propose new landscapes while maintaining
the individual meanings of each work, continually connecting and
(re)positioning them in a chain-like process. This act of arrangement can be
described as analog.
Installation view
of 《White Space》 ©Soorim Cultural Foundation《White Space》 presents a
surface that is unrefined and textured—like the flickering screen of a classic
film, resisting smoothness. This experience only fully materializes as visitors
physically move through the space, climbing up and down 74 steps to explore
every level—from the first floor to the basement, the second floor, the
second-floor terrace, and finally, the rooftop.
Participating Artists: Kim Doyeon, Hyeree Ro, Isaac Moon,
Han Jin
