Installation view of
《Land of Origins》 ©P21P21
presents a two-person exhibition 《Land of Origins》
by Hanna Jo and Chunkook Lee, through March 29.
The two
artists explore the theme of life through different materials and methods,
expressing nature and the human psyche to reveal their fundamental similarities
and emphasize their commonalities. They depict forms commonly found in nature
through the relationship between sculptural volume and space, uncovering the
interconnectedness that permeates both nature and humanity through organic
forms corresponding to the human body.
Additionally,
by focusing on inner identity through anatomy—an element that underscores human
equality—they reinterpret existing spaces centered on nature and humanity.
Through the interplay of two-dimensional and three-dimensional forms, as well
as the dynamic interactions between life and the environment, they highlight a
comprehensive engagement with space.
Installation view of
《Land of Origins》 ©P21Hanna
Jo
deconstructs and reconfigures the biological anatomy that all humans are
inherently born with, creating new beings through this process of disassembly
and recomposition. She likens the interior of the human body to the earth,
constructing spatial compositions where various emotions and thoughts manifest
as new life forms growing within.
The
blended scenes of real bodily structures and the artist’s imagined beings evoke
an immersive, otherworldly atmosphere, drawing out a universal resonance with
the human psyche.
Installation view of 《Land of Origins》 ©P21
Chunkook
Lee
decoratively applies nature-based patterns and motifs, integrating them with
bodily structures to reconstruct highly symbolic visual imagery infused with
myth, fantasy, and religious aesthetics. By incorporating a variety of everyday
objects through sculpture, installation, and assemblage, he creates
unconventional forms that provoke discussions on nature, life, and their shared
essence.
By
presenting works that explore the relationship between nature and humanity,
life and objects—not merely through a shared visual theme but through diverse
materials and physical properties—these artists offer multiple perspectives on
contemporary society and emphasize the fundamental equality of life.
Ji Yeon Lee has been working as an editor for the media art and culture channel AliceOn since 2021 and worked as an exhibition coordinator at samuso (now Space for Contemporary Art) from 2021 to 2023.
