Installation view
of “If one could buy Peace” ©Whitestone
Gallery SeoulWhitestone Gallery presents a solo
exhibition “If one could buy Peace” by Jung Haiyun, through December 8 at its
Seoul Branch.
Jung offers a fresh take on the
relationship between humans and nature and the value of art within capitalist
frameworks. Through her work, Jung reflects an inner longing for peace,
symbolized by nature, and the hope that this peace can be shared with everyone.
Installation view of “If one could buy Peace” ©Whitestone Gallery SeoulHer creative universe combines delicate
color use and modern spatial analysis, showing a deep, ongoing philosophical
reflection on humanity and society, as well as a commitment to exploring the
essence and meaning of art. This exhibition will showcase some of her notable
series alongside new mixed-media pieces, providing a comprehensive view of her
expanding artistic vision.
For the first time in this solo exhibition,
Jung introduces new works crafted from an unconventional material: synthetic
turf, instead of her usual handmade Korean paper. By using this every day,
familiar material, the artist explores new directions in her genre and conveys
a bold desire for artistic freedom.
Installation view of “If one could buy Peace” ©Whitestone Gallery SeoulJung also incorporates shopping bags as a symbol of the exchange of material and spiritual resources, portraying peace as a fundamental human desire being transferred within these exchanges. Much like a shopping bag that carries and protects its contents, her works evoke the ways humans present themselves and the processes of transferring and sharing art.
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.
