Installation view
of 《Hidden Thread》 ©SEOJUNG ARTSEOJUNG
ART presents Miju Lee’s solo exhibition, 《Hidden Thread》, at its Seoul gallery until April 30.
Lee
consistently investigates everyday life, uncovering hidden clues and exploring
possibilities for fresh interpretations. Featuring 20 works including new
sculptures and paintings, this exhibition highlights Lee’s distinctive approach
to interpreting ordinary experiences and weaving them into coherent narratives.
Installation view
of 《Hidden Thread》 ©SEOJUNG ARTThe
overarching inspiration of this exhibition, as referenced in its Korean title,
is 탐구생활(Exploration Journal), a widely known elementary
school workbook first published during the summer vacation of 1979. Reflecting
the playful and educational spirit of this workbook, Lee playfully rearranges
and investigates clues discovered within everyday life, transforming familiar
experiences into something unfamiliar, thereby rewriting the ordinary.
Beyond
simple representation, her practice explores how individual experiences are
reshaped within relationships. Lee captures the organic flows created by
connections among small entities, ultimately expanding into reflections on
intimacy and solidarity. The exhibition invites visitors, much like readers of
an unfinished notebook, to actively discover and interpret clues within the
gallery space, crafting their own narratives.
Installation view
of 《Hidden Thread》 ©SEOJUNG ART《Hidden Thread》moves from quiet observation toward active participation and interpretation. By highlighting how seemingly trivial moments intertwine into meaningful narratives, Lee illustrates how hidden clues connect like threads. The exhibition encourages visitors to experience exploration, playfulness, solidarity, and transformation, aiming to inspire renewed awareness of hidden possibilities within everyday life.
